by Debbie | May 9, 2018 | california, hess collection
It’s that time of year when I begin to drink more white wines. In our home the saying is if it’s light outside, it’s a white. I was excited to taste some of the Hess Select whites, especially after tasting some of the reds. (see previous post here) To celebrate Spring...
by Debbie | May 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today, May 4th is the day we celebrate the Sauvignon Blanc. A grape that is grown all over the world and produces a nice crisp and acidic wine. Some regions more acidic than others. It is the 8th most widely planted grape. Sauvignon Blanc is the parent to Cabernet...
by Debbie | May 2, 2018 | arrogant frog
I don’t know what it is about this frog but I am beginning to fall in love with him. I don’t know if it’s his daper look or the scents he gives off. In any event, The Arrogant Frog paid me a visit with his new Lily Pad Pink which is 100% Rose of Syrah from the...
by Debbie | Apr 26, 2018 | New Jeresy Wine, new jersey wine
What I love most about visiting a winery is meeting the people behind the scenes and learning new things. Bonus if it’s fun and challenging. In this article we are going to learn about the Tim Tam Experience which at first I was hesitant, but really enjoyed it and so...
by Debbie | Apr 16, 2018 | Napa Valley Wine Tasting
My first experience with Hess Collection Wines was at the Wine Bloggers Conference in 2009 and I remember having lunch on their Mount Veeder estate with the goats. Now looking back, that was their first year with the goats, having purchased 24 goats in 2008 and they...
