HESS SELECT WINESHess Select wines originate from our Californiagrower partners who share our sustainable farmingphilosophy. Affordable, approachable and crafted byHess winemakers for immediate enjoyment, thesewines represent outstanding examples of wines fromCalifornias premier growing regions.HESS SELECT TREOTreo honors the next generation of the Hess family guidingThe Hess Collection. Founder Donald Hess, joined by son-inlawsTimothy Persson and Christoph Ehrbar, form a trio buildingon the values and vision of the past while leading the way to abright and innovative future. From our historic home on MountVeeder, the skill of our winemakers is seen each vintage in thisartful blend of several classic red varietals.WINEMAKERS NOTESThis blend of Merlot, Syrah and Petite Sirah has aromas of wild cherry,plum, vanilla, wild berry and black currant jam. It enters the palate withjuicy flavors of cranberry, pomegranate and black cherry, while the finish islong and soft.2010 VINTAGEThe 2010 vintage will be remembered for its long, cool growing season and theabsence of excessive heat events, which allowed for ripe flavors to develop on thevine without excessive sugar accumulation. The result is an elegant balance of fruitflavors and acidity with lower alcohol.FOOD PAIRINGGrilled meats, such as flank steak, or a hamburger with blue cheese. Grilled salmon.Roasted or grilled mushrooms, onions and peppers. Cured meats and aged cheeseslike a gouda or dry jack.the hess collection | 4411 redwood rd. | napa, ca 94558 | 707.255.1144 | hesscollection.com | facebook.com/hesscollection2010TREOWINEMAKERSBLENDCALIFORNIABLEND: 45% Merlot, 37% Syrah, 14% Petite Sirah, 2% Malbec, 2% MourvedreAGING: Aged 18 months in once used French and American oakTOTAL ACID: 0.60 gms/100mlPH: 3.64ALCOHOL: 13.5%
Region Description
California produces the majority of wine made in the United States.Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate.Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.
