🇺🇸 Grilled pineapple, star fruit and vanilla with a crisp, balanced finish.
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Hess Select Chardonnay Monterey County 2025 · Monterey County, California, United States
Producer Description
Hess Collection is one of California’s most respected family-owned wineries, with estates spanning Napa Valley and beyond. Hess Select is their approachable everyday label — crafted with the same attention to quality as their flagsh...Show More >
Hess Select Chardonnay Monterey County 2025 · Monterey County, California, United States
Producer Description
Hess Collection is one of California’s most respected family-owned wineries, with estates spanning Napa Valley and beyond. Hess Select is their approachable everyday label — crafted with the same attention to quality as their flagship wines but designed for the table. This Monterey County Chardonnay draws from one of California’s premier cool-climate appellations, where Pacific breezes off Monterey Bay preserve natural acidity and allow grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, producing Chardonnay of genuine character at an honest price.
Winemaker’s Notes
Monterey’s combination of moderate climate and marine influences from the Pacific Ocean keep the grapes balanced and able to develop fully ripe flavors. A classic Central Coast Chardonnay, this wine offers tropical aromas of grilled pineapple with a hint of star fruit and vanilla. Nicely balanced, Hess Select Chardonnay is medium-bodied with layers of sliced peaches and golden delicious apples, finishing crisp and clean with well-balanced acid. — Hess
Tasting Notes
This Hess Select Chardonnay opens with inviting aromas of grilled pineapple and lemon zest, lifted by a hint of oak — approachable from the very first pour. On the palate, layers of sliced white peach and Golden Delicious apple linger gracefully through the finish. A delicate brioche toast note and bright, refreshing acidity make this a California Chardonnay you'll keep coming back to, sip after sip.
A thoughtful blend of 70% stainless steel and 30% French oak fermentation keeps the wine fresh and bright while adding a touch of richness. The nose opens with aromas of grilled pineapple, star fruit, and vanilla, leading to a medium-bodied palate of sliced peach and golden apple, with a touch of crème brûlée on the finish — clean, balanced, and crowd-pleasing.
Food Pairings
Roast chicken, grilled halibut, lobster mac and cheese, creamy pasta, Brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese.
Details
Bottle Size: 750ml
Region: Monterey County, California, United States
