Donald M. Hess, a Napa Valley entrepreneur, vintner and art collector, died peacefully in Bern, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 30, at age 86. Hess was known for his infectious curiosity, zest for ...

The Hess Collection, at 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for wine tasting and gallery tours. • For more information, visit HessCollection.com or call 707-255-1144.

Napa Valley is one of the most well-known ... Hess Persson Estates started its winemaking journey in 1978 when Donald Hess started cultivating vineyards on the steep slopes of Mount Veeder ...

When I say “California wine country,” Napa or Sonoma probably comes to mind ... Assistant Winemaker and Director of Operations Eliza Hess told me that when their winery opened in 1978, there ...