The Hess Collection

The Lioness Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.216 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale yellow, aged for 16 months, with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with sweet nutty spice. On the palate flavors of peach, pineapple and citrus with bits of honey, nuts and lemongrass. Well balanced, nice acidity, long finish with toasty notes and citrus mineral ending. Very nice, small production.

Pale yellow, aged for 16 months, with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with sweet nutty spice. On the palate flavors of peach, pineapple and citrus with bits of honey, nuts and lemongrass. Well balanced, nice acidity, long finish with toasty notes and citrus mineral ending. Very nice, small production.

Feb 7th, 2021
Andrea Watt

crisp slate and Meyer lemon, with soft French oak, white floral notes, and pear.

crisp slate and Meyer lemon, with soft French oak, white floral notes, and pear.

Jun 27th, 2023
Heather Robinson

HWT - a really lively and bright Chardonnay. Still just a bit oaky for me but those who like Chardonnay (Stacy) really liked it!

HWT - a really lively and bright Chardonnay. Still just a bit oaky for me but those who like Chardonnay (Stacy) really liked it!

May 28th, 2023
Kevin Hoctor

Such an easy Chardonnay to love. Light and not overly fruity.

Such an easy Chardonnay to love. Light and not overly fruity.

Nov 15th, 2022
Kevin Hoctor

Excellent light fruity flavors and very refreshing.

Excellent light fruity flavors and very refreshing.

Aug 21st, 2022
Andy Rykowski

Smooth as silk and beautifully buttery. I added a dash of this to a scampi and I propelled it to heightened levels. Just a dash and then drink the rest of the bottle.

Smooth as silk and beautifully buttery. I added a dash of this to a scampi and I propelled it to heightened levels. Just a dash and then drink the rest of the bottle.

Nov 12th, 2020
John Berghoff

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

Oct 13th, 2022
John Berghoff

John had this 5 years ago

John had this 5 years ago

Sep 19th, 2019
Jeanie Card

Jeanie had this 7 months ago

Jeanie had this 7 months ago

Apr 22nd, 2024
Robin

Robin had this 2 years ago

Robin had this 2 years ago

Jan 8th, 2023