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2010 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah
92 Points/Cellar Selection - This is an
2011 Santa Barbara County Syrah
90 points/Editors’ Choice - The cool-climate origins of this wine
2011 Ashley’s Chardonnay
93 points - A big step up and a brilliant
2011 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir
excellent Syrah, but you’ll want to cellar
it because it shows great aging potential. It’s rich and dense in
blackberry jam and cassis flavors, with mocha and bacon notes
that add to the complexity. The tannins are profound, but fine;
give it at least six years.
Chardonnay, the 2011 Chardonnay Ashley’s
gold/green tinged color is followed by a
steely, pure 2011 that has classic white peach, citrus blossom,
mineral and white flower-like aromas and flavors as well as a lively,
focused and elegant palate. Building in richness in the glass, yet with
no loss of focus or purity, it is top flight stuff and, for the quality, is a
great value. Drink now–2016.
2011 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay
Limited quantities available!
92 points - The most perfumed and fruit-driven, the 2011 Chardonnay
Sierra Madre Vineyard shows hints of tropical fruit and floral undertones,
medium body and a supple, finesse-driven style. Approachable and
delicious, it should impress for 1–2 years. Drink now–2015.
2011 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay - Sorry … sold out!
92 points - More masculine and mineral-laced, the 2011 Chardonnay
Bien Nacido Vineyard offers up classic golden fruits, crushed stone,
charcoal and toasty notes to go with a rich, structured and firm feel
on the palate. It, too, is a superb effort. Drink now–2016.
2011 Clone 115 Pinot Noir
91 points - More elegant and complex, with less richness and
more focus, the 2011 Pinot Noir Clone 115 is loaded with complex
underbrush, crushed flowers, forest floor and sweet red berry fruits.
Medium-bodied and textured, with a firm, focused core, it opens
up beautifully in the glass, so decant if drinking anytime soon. It will
continue to evolve gracefully through 2021. Drink now-2021.
2010 The Big Easy
91 Points - With loads of upfront appeal, the 2010 The Big Easy
dishes out plenty of chocolaty dark fruits, leather, ground pepper and
asphalt aromas to go with a full-bodied, voluptuously textured palate.
Seamless, beautifully balanced and even elegant, with clean aromas
and flavors, it will continue to deliver the goods for another 5-6 years,
if not longer. Drink now-2019.
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are revealed immediately in the freshly crushed black and white
pepper aromas. In the mouth, it’s extraordinarily rich in blackberry
jam and cassis, with the chocolaty, roasted meat notes that
frequently characterize a good Syrah. Although it’s pretty tannic,
it’s appealing now, and should develop for 4-5 more years.
New Release!
90+ Points - More masculine and firm (which is the hallmark of
this vineyard), the 2011 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard offers
up mineral-drenched aromas of black cherries, ground pepper,
flower garden and gun flint on the nose. Medium-bodied and
structured on the palate, with notable tannic grip, it should
be given another 1–2 years in the cellar and drunk over the
following decade.
Drink 2015–2021.
2011 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier
90 Points - The 2011 Viognier Rodney’s Vineyard is slightly
richer and more complete, with plenty of orange blossom, citrus
oil, sappy flowers and hints of peach all emerging from the
glass. Balanced and with good acidity and plenty of mid-palate
depth, it’s a classy, textbook Viognier to drink over the coming
couple of years.
Drink now–2015.
2011 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir
90 Points - The most Burgundian of the Pinots, the 2011 Pinot
Noir Pommard Clone has an earthy, underbrush-slanted core to
go with sweet berry fruits, rose petal and hints of minerality. A
medium-bodied, structured effort that has outstanding definition
and purity, it, too, will be better in another handful of years and
have a decade of longevity.
Drink 2015–2021.
2010 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah
90 Points - More serious, concentrated and layered, the 2010
Syrah Rodney’s Vineyard has knockout black currant, toasted
spice, chocolate and leafy herb aromas and flavors all soaring
from the glass. Rich, full-bodied and upfront, yet still clean and
beautifully drinkable, it will offer immense pleasure over the
coming 4-5 years or more.
Drink now–2018+.
P.O. Box 908 • Los Olivos, CA 93441 • (805)688.1545 • (800)841.1104 • FAX (805)686.1130 • www.fessparkerwines.com
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Fall Holidays
Harvest with a Bang
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don’t know if it’s just
me, but it feels like the
transition between summer
and fall happened overnight
here in Santa Barbara. I love
this time of year when we
enjoy cool, crisp mornings
and crystal clear days.
Halloween is upon us, and
this holiday makes me think
of all the fun times Laureen
and I used to have taking
our kids trick or treating
Addie the mighty lion
through Los Olivos. Now
we enjoy tagging along and
watching the grandkids go door to door filling their bags
with candy. I think I’m going to have to learn to drink Red
Bull to keep up!
Hope you all have a great fallholiday season, and thank you for
continuing to enjoy Fess Parker wines!
Best,
arvest started with a bang this year! We were not yet finished
with bottling when all of the Pinot Noir in Santa Rita Hills came
knocking on our door. This was ten days earlier than last year, and
more than two weeks earlier than 2011. We had a warm, dry spring
and summer with a tropical heat wave the first week of September.
All of this combined to create a vintage where all of the varieties
wanted to be picked at once. Pinot Noir was first, with Viognier
and Chardonnay hot on its heels.
Syrah was not much behind and
the winery was getting filled up.
Luckily a cooling trend moved in
and allowed us to catch our breath.
I always welcome those cool, foggy
mornings during harvest. Not only
was this harvest early, but it was big!
We saw bigger berries and heavier
clusters than usual, but the grapes
still possessed wonderful flavors
Blair Fox
and concentration.
We also bought a new piece of equipment for this harvest.
It is a post de-stemmer berry sorting shaker table. So now, not only do
we hand sort all of the clusters, but we also sort the individual berries.
Some may think this extremely costly and time consuming, but we
are willing to do whatever we need to do to make the absolute highest
quality wine! Speaking of the sorting table … I better get back to it!
Cheers from all of us in the cellar,
Foxen Cody picking his
Halloween pumpkin
Eli Parker
Is that Braedon or
Batman to the rescue?
Blair Fox
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KITCHEN Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Partners with Preferred Hotel Group
From the Kitchen of Marcella Parker
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or the holidays we wanted to share
Marcy’s pumpkin pie recipe that is
enjoyed at the Parker table every year.
We think it pairs nicely with our Santa
Barbara County Riesling. Hope you enjoy!
ollowing in the footsteps of the Fess Parker Wine Country
Inn’s recent AAA Four Diamond award, the
19-room inn now announces its partnership with the
distinguished Preferred Hotel Group.
Preferred Hotel Group is a global collection of independent
hotels, destination resorts, city center hotels, luxury residences
and unique hotel groups. A consistent commitment to
excellence and innovative
business solutions are the
cornerstones that have made
Preferred a global leader
in the hospitality industry
since 1968.
The Wine Country Inn has
joined Preferred’s Boutique
brand, a collection of hotels
and resorts, each 100 rooms
Swimming pool at the Wine Country Inn
or less, distinguished by
personalized, one-of-a-kind experiences. The Preferred
Boutique brand showcases style, service, and personality
on an intimate scale.
“The partnership will only bring the best to all of our
guests at the Inn,” said Rhianna Agin, General Manager.
Preferred only partners with hotels with excellent hotel
standards in customer service and unique experiences.
These rewards will benefit all of our guests, whether
they be Preferred Hotel members or not. To learn more
about Preferred Boutique Hotels and Resorts visit
preferredhotelgroup.com/preferred-boutique.
For
reservations
call
800.446.2455
2860 Grand Avenue • Los Olivos, CA 93441
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Marcella’s Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
3/4cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon ground ginger
1/4teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz.) Libby’s® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fl. oz.) Nestlé® Carnation® Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
Whipped cream (optional)
Directions
MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small
bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl.
Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir
in evaporated milk.
POUR into pie shell.
BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce
temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes
or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or
refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.
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Retail
Bottle/Case
WINE CLUB
Bottle/Case
2012 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County”............................................ $19 / $205.20......................... $15.20 / $182.40
2011 CHARDONNAY “Ashley’s”................................................................... $35 / $378.00......................... $28.00 / $336.00
2011 CHARDONNAY “Bien Nacido Vineyard”....................................................................................................... Sold Out
2011 CHARDONNAY “Sierra Madre Vineyard”........................................... $35 / $378.00......................... $28.00 / $336.00
2011 RIESLING “Santa Barbara County”...................................................... $15 / $162.00......................... $12.00 / $144.40
2011 DRY RIESLING “Rodney’s Vineyard”................................................... $24 / $259.20......................... $19.20 / $230.40
2011 VIOGNIER “Santa Barbara County”..................................................... $28 / $302.40......................... $22.40 / $268.80
2011 VIOGNIER “Rodney’s Vineyard”.......................................................... $35 / $378.00......................... $28.00 / $336.00
2011 PARKER FAMILY RESERVE WHITE “Santa Barbara County”........... $28 / $302.40......................... $22.40 / $268.80
2010 PINOT NOIR “Sta. Rita Hills”............................................................. $30 / $324.00......................... $24.00 / $288.00
2010 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s”....................................................................... $50 / $540.00......................... $40.00 / $480.00
2011 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard”................................................ $55 / $594.00......................... $44.00 / $528.00
2011 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115”.................................................................. $55 / $594.00......................... $44.00 / $528.00
2011 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone”......................................................... $55 / $594.00......................... $44.00 / $528.00
2011 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County”............................................................ $28 / $302.40......................... $22.40 / $268.80
2010 SYRAH “American Tradition Reserve”................................................... $35 / $378.00......................... $28.00 / $336.00
2010 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard”................................................................. $49 / $529.20......................... $39.20 / $470.40
2010 “THE BIG EASY”................................................................................. $35 / $378.00......................... $28.00 / $336.00
2011 PARKER FAMILY RESERVE RED “Santta Barbara County”............... $24 / $259.20......................... $19.20 / $230.40
FRONTIER RED “Lot 90”(new label)........................................................... $13 / $140.40......................... $10.40 / $124.80
TRADITIONS “Port style wine” (500mL)..................................................... $24 / $259.20......................... $19.20 / $230.40
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SHIPMENT
2011 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir
2011 Pommard Pinot Noir
Vineyard Source:100% Bien Nacido Vineyard,
Santa Maria Valley
Composition:100% Pinot Noir
Harvest Dates: 10/4/11 – 10/12/11
Block: F
Harvest Brix: 24.2 – 25.1
Tons/Acre: 2.8
Barrel Aging:16 months in 80% new French oak
Cooperage:Sirugue, François Frères, Boutes, Dargaud &
Jaegle, Quintessence & Ermitage
Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume
pH: 3.51
T.A.: 0.591g/100ml
Production: 807 cases
Vineyard Source:100% Bien Nacido Vineyard in
Santa Maria Valley
Block:F
Clone Selection: Pommard
Tons/Acre:1.8
Composition:100% Pinot Noir
Barrel Aging:16 months in 50% new French oak
Cooperage:Sirugue, François Frères, Mercurey, Meyrieux
Harvest Date: 10/4/11
Harvest Brix: 24.5
Alcohol: 13.6% alcohol by volume
pH: 3.40
T.A.: 0.632g/100ml
Production: 303 cases
Santa Maria Valley
CHARTER CLUB
1 Red + 1 White
2012 Ashley’s Chardonnay $36
2011 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir $55
ONUS
2012 Santa Barbara County Riesling BBOTTLE
Retail Price: $91
Club Price: $68.25
WHITE WINE CLUB
2 Whites
2012 Ashley’s Chardonnay $36
2012 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay $36
ONUS
2012 Santa Barbara County Riesling BBOTTLE
Retail Price: $72
Club Price: $54
Color:
Dark garnet
Aromas:
Black cherry
Blackberry
Plum
REDS ONLY CLUB
2 Reds
2011 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir $55
2011 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir $55
ONUS
2012 Santa Barbara County Riesling BBOTTLE
Retail Price: $110
Club Price: $82.50
QUAD CLUB
2 Reds + 2 Whites
Vanilla
Flavors:
Black cherry
Blackberry
Black
currant
$36
PARKER’S PINOT CLUB
6 Pinots
$30
2011 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
2011 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir $55
2011 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir $55
ONUS
2012 Santa Barbara County Riesling BBOTTLE
Retail Price: $280
Club Price: $210
Prices are subject to change and do
not include shipping or taxes required
by each state. If you are not receiving
emails regarding shipping dates, tracking
information, or special offers please email
wineclub@fessparker.com and let us know.
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Color:
Dark Garnet
Aromas:
Cherry
compote
Blackberry
Kirsch
liqueur
Milk
chocolate
Smoke
Mineral
Forest floor
Cedar
Cola
Baking
spices
Graphite
Vanilla
Graham
cracker
Flavors:
Black cherry
Boysenberry
2012 Ashley’s Chardonnay
2012 Sierra Madre Chardonnay
Vineyard Source:100% from Ashley’s Vineyard
in the Sta. Rita Hills
Vineyard Source:100% Sierra Madre Vineyard
in Santa Maria Valley
Santa Rita Hills
2012 Ashley’s Chardonnay
2012 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay $36
2011 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir $55
2011 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir $55
ONUS
2012 Santa Barbara County Riesling BBOTTLE
Retail Price: $182
Club Price: $136.50
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Rose petal
Pain grillé
Graham
cracker
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Santa Maria Valley
Black
currant
Cranberry
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Mineral
Santa Maria Valley
Blocks:I, H, G, 6D & J
Composition:100% Chardonnay
Composition:100% Chardonnay
Harvest Dates: 9/18/12 – 9/21/12
Barrel Aging:10 months in 35% new French oak, 25%
1-year-old & 40% 2-year or older
Harvest Brix: 22.6 – 23.5
Harvest Date: 10/22/12 – 11/1/12
Harvest Brix: 22.4 – 23.8
Barrel Aging:100% Barrel fermented In 50% new French
oak, 25% 1-year-old French oak barrels
& 25% 2-year-old French oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume
Pear
Honey
Vanilla
Baking
spices
Touch of oak
pH: 3.26
T.A.: 0.691g/100ml
Production: 1592 cases
Color:
Light straw
Aromas:
White
peach
Apple
Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume
T.A.: 0.752g/100ml
pH: 3.26
Blocks: K, H, M, I, B1, A, L
Flavors:
Pear
Citrus
Lemon
cream
Green apple
Pastry crust
Vanilla
Baking
spices
Production: 194 cases
Aromas:
Citrus
Pear
Lemon
cream
Quince
Hazelnut
Nutmeg
Vanilla
Flavors:
Citrus
Lemon zest
Red apple
Nutmeg/
Sspice
Vanilla
Mineral
Lemon
meringue
pie
Receipts for Wine Club shipments are not included in the package due to time constraints. See cost per shipment under each
Club Offering at left. The amount will show on your next credit card statement.
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WINEMAKER
2011 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara County
Vineyard Source:53% Rio Vista Vineyard from Sta. Rita Hills,
18% from Rancho Las Hermanas (formerly
Ashley’s Vineyard) in the Sta. Rita Hills, 10%
Hayes Ranch in Sta. Rita Hills, 8% Bien
Nacido in Santa Maria Valley, 5% Camp 4
Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley & 6% Mormann
Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills
Block: 1A
Tons/Acre:0.6 – 2.8
Composition:100% Pinot Noir
Barrel Aging:11 months in 40% new French oak
Harvest Date: 9/15/11 – 10/18/11
Harvest Brix: 23.1 – 25.3
Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume
pH: 3.65
T.A.: 0.582g/100ml
Production: 6857 cases
Color:
Garnet
Aromas:
Black cherry
Forest floor
Lavender
Raspberry
Graham
cracker
Rose Petal
Vanilla
Flavors:
Bing
cherry
Red currant
Cranberry
Earth
Cacao
Mineral
2012 Santa Barbara County Riesling
BONUS BOTTLE
Santa Barbara County
Vineyard Source:88% from Camp 4 Vineyard
in the Santa Ynez Valley,
12% from Rodney’s Vineyard
in the Santa Ynez Valley
Composition:100% Riesling
Harvest Dates: 9/20/12 – 10/19/12
Harvest Brix: 20.4 – 22.9
Barrel Aging:100% Stainless steel tank fermented & aged
Alcohol: 12.0% alcohol by volume
pH: 3.12
T.A.: 0.663g/100ml
Production: 8864 cases
Aromas:
Lime
Citrus
White flowers
Ginger
Flavors:
Lychee nut
Green apple
Mineral
Light honey
For further information please call your Wine Club Coordinator,
Elaina, directly at her toll free number 888-877-3335.
New Winemaker on the Team
W
e are excited to announced the appointment
of David Baird as assistant winemaker.
David, who graduated from Cal Poly with a degree
in agricultural business and a minor in wine and
viticulture, will work under the guidance of head
winemaker Blair Fox. As assistant winemaker,
he will be tasked with managing the enology
laboratory and cellar staff.
David Baird
Previously, David enjoyed successful stints as cellarmaster at Justin
Vineyards and Winery in Paso Robles. He first started his career in
winemaking as an intern at both
Edna Valley Vineyard and Halter
Ranch Winery, both on California’s
Central Coast.
Of his new appointment, David says,
“I am very excited to be working for
such a well-known and reputable brand
as Fess Parker. There is such a wonderful
history of great wines, with things only
improving in recent years. I look forward
to continuing the positive momentum
and creating great wines.” David has
David hard at work mixing up
never made wine in Santa Barbara Wine
a batch of yeast in the cellar
Country before but says, “I am looking
forward to working in a cooler AVA, especially one where such promising
things are happening. The area is gaining notoriety for being among the
top regions in the United States for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhone
wine varieties.”
Welcome to the team, David!
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