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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | FEATURE STORYexclusive to the tasting room sothere’s no better time to discoverthese appellation wines.The Hess Collection is just offthe beaten path and since there’sso much to appreciate here, itonly makes sense to stay andenjoy a wine and cheese pairing.Offered daily, you can enjoy aneducational wine production orgallery tour with your privatehost. After, head over to thebarrel room or garden courtyardfor a tasting of current releasewines paired with artisancheeses, seasonal fruits and nutsprepared by Executive ChefChad Hendrickson. Or, if youare looking to further exploreThe Hess Collection wines, takeA Tour of the Palate. OnThursdays, Fridays and Saturdaysat 2 p.m. you can enjoy a guidedtour of their Contemporary ArtMuseum followed by a tasting ofthree current release winesexpertly paired with three smallentrée plates. Reservations arerequired for both and this is agreat way to spend an afternoon.With a combination ofperception, passion andinsightfulness, Donald Hesspersonally selects works ofinternational contemporary art,creating a collection that is boththought-provoking andinspirational. This museumcontains roughly 20% of hispersonal collection and the worksare often rotated and lent togalleries throughout the world.I’m not sure which I wasimpressed with more; the wine,food or the art but all three set inthis ideal venue will keep mecoming back.Whatever tour or tasting youchoose during your stay, you willnot find another winery thatdelivers such a personalized andmemorable experience.www.WineCountryThisWeek.com21