Hess Persson Tasting

When?: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Where?: The Corkdorks Atelier

1610 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Time?: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Items on the Menu:

Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon

Hess Iron Corral Cabernet Sauvignon

Hess Lion Tamer Red Blend

Hess Mvrk Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon

Hess Mvrk Ranches Sauvignon Blanc

Hess Napa Valley Chardonnay

Items subject to change

A little bit about Hess Persson Vineyards:

A pioneer by nature, Donald Hess was determined to defy convention and pursue winemaking at elevation. In 1978, he established The Hess Collection Winery on the site of one of the region’s oldest wineries on Mount Veeder. Although few in Napa Valley were cultivating vines at elevation, Donald Hess believed the volcanic slopes of Mount Veeder provided the ideal combination of soils and microclimates to yield elegant wines with rich, complex flavors.

Today, the next generation of The Hess family continues Donald’s legacy at its original home on Mount Veeder, above the Napa Valley. The winery and vineyards are founded in extremes and thrive on the rugged terrain from which the Hess Collection winemaking team crafts exceptional luxury wines lauded by the critics.

A little about Host Thomas Gaines:

Thomas Gaines is an accomplished wine industry professional with a career 30 year career defined by a deep passion for viticulture, winemaking, people, and the business of wine. With experience spanning wine education, sales, brand development, and consumer engagement, Thomas has built a reputation for translating complex wine concepts into compelling, accessible experiences for both trade and consumers.

Thomas is known for his ability to connect people to wine through storytelling, tastings, and making wine seem easier to engage with. Whether educating distributor teams, consumers, or presenting with buyers in the trade he brings credibility and enthusiasm to every engagement by finding ways to take you on a journey with him as he shares about wines and places related to those wines with you.

Grounded in a respect for tradition yet forward-thinking about wine in the future, Thomas Gaines continues to contribute to the evolving wine industry by championing craftsmanship, elevating consumer understanding, and fostering meaningful connections from vineyard to glass.

Parking: Due to limited spacing, we ask that you please do not park in the lot directly in front of Corkdorks’ store. Instead, you are welcome to park in either the lot beside the Corkdorks front lot, or in any open spot on the street. These parking options are free for attendees. Thank you for your cooperation.

All attendees will receive a $20 gift card to Corkdorks.

We do not charge a fee to attend or participate in any of our classroom events. However, because of the tremendous demand for our events, and because seating in our state-of-the-art classroom is limited, we charge a nominal prepaid reservation fee to hold your place in the classroom. The amount of the reservation fee varies depending on the size, duration, and content of the event, but is non-refundable if you are unable to attend the event for any reason. If you prepay the reservation fee and attend the event, you will receive a Gift Card in an amount equal to the prepaid reservation fee, which can be redeemed for cash any time after the event or used to purchase merchandise in the store. No refunds. No Exceptions.

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