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| Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2026 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 26 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by EdKz@comcast.net on 3/3/2024 & rated 82 points: Overwhelming Dark fruit flavors, tannins, and acids. I never would have guessed this was a pinot noir. (234 views) | | | Tasted by Cheesybee on 11/26/2023 & rated 90 points: Pale ruby in the glass. Nose of smoky cherry, pinecone. Taste - full flavoured, of red cherries and cranberry, well integrated tannin and some spice. Young yet enticing, I’d order more. (356 views) | | | Tasted by foyfrcs on 8/15/2023 & rated 88 points: Medium ruby.
Black cherries nose/palate.
Good wine, although I prefer the Parker Station Pinot Noir from the same producer. (461 views) | | | Tasted by platpeeps on 11/29/2022 & rated 87 points: Rich and fully extracted this had flavours of black cherry infused with chestnuts and spice. It had a polished texture developing dark chocolate on the finish. Although the use of oak is apparent it has provided spice and is now fairly integrated.
Compared to a classic red Burgundy, I found this rather atypical, but judging this on its own merit, not dislikeable. Would I buy a bottle, the answer is no, but then again, I wouldn’t refuse a glass. CHP 87 pts (881 views) | | | Tasted by ricard on 10/19/2022 & rated 94 points: Haunting aromas of cherry, woodsmoke, pine. Sweet. Evocative, romantic, deeply seductive. Hypnotic. A fellow taster says it shouldn’t really be aged - it’s at its peak now. Hmm! I can easily disagree with that, but he might have a point. I love this, it’s gorgeous. (807 views) | | | Tasted by Condrieu82 on 9/2/2022 & rated 87 points: Pale ruby color. Expressive nose with raspberries, menthol, hints of oak. Good structure. Nice acidity, quite primary with red cherries more than raspberries; menthol, oak - tannins are not intrusive and sort of grainy; I tasted some spice there - alcohol is a tad hot but nothing bad and I think some air would have mellowed that. A decent Pinot Noir from Sta Rita Hills - since I was in the area I thought I’d try something local. I am sure it would be better with food than on its own but not a bad wine at all. (811 views) | | | Tasted by snarfglk on 8/13/2022 & rated 90 points: solid 90, well done (766 views) | | | Tasted by snarfglk on 7/2/2022 & rated 90 points: solid 90, nice (694 views) | | | Tasted by PackersMakeMeDrink on 7/1/2022 & rated 91 points: There should be a "Love It" button for this one. Sooooo good. Cheers! (579 views) | | | Tasted by LeChapeau on 5/19/2022 & rated 88 points: Interesting depth on the nose, typical of this Fess Parker Pinot in other years. But on the palate, it's a bit disjointed and raw. A drinkable, food friendly wine, but falls short of previous efforts. (501 views) | | | Tasted by Eagletaster on 5/8/2022 & rated 95 points: Very tasty perfect with bbq and pulled pork (391 views) | | | Tasted by snarfglk on 4/29/2022 & rated 90 points: 89+ - 90, real nice (365 views) | | | Tasted by Templeton100 on 4/15/2022 & rated 90 points: This is terrific. Fresh, spicy, refined, tart, cherry fruit, a good degree of acidity, Coca Cola like, in a Pataille/Burgundy style. Lots going on with this and great balance. (333 views) | | | Tasted by PackersMakeMeDrink on 4/1/2022 & rated 90 points: This wine is sooooooooooo good. From start. To finish. Heaven. Cheers! (352 views) | | | Tasted by PackersMakeMeDrink on 3/1/2022 & rated 90 points: Love this wine. Cheers! (338 views) | | | Tasted by WineKnut on 12/27/2021 & rated 90 points: On the darker side of the color spectrum. Concentrated fruit flavors of cherry and cranberry. Spicy and earthy palate and nose. Super easy drinking now without being a boring one note wine. Drink or hold short term.
Good QPR for what I paid. Low enough to put it in the daily drinker price range. (414 views) | | | Tasted by Stephen.Somm on 12/24/2021 & rated 90 points: Aromas of red fruits and spice. Light to medium bodied and dry. The palate features notes of strawberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, baking spices, vanilla, and earth. Smooth, fruit forward, and easy drinking. This wine would pair well with just about anything. I paired it with charcuterie on Christmas Eve. Excellent QPR. Will definitely buy again. Acid medium, tannins low+, alcohol medium+ (335 views) | | | Tasted by curtex on 12/5/2021 & rated 88 points: A good pinot for the price point. Leather is the predominant note on the nose and palate. Accompanied by pepper and spice. (434 views) | | | Tasted by PackersMakeMeDrink on 12/3/2021 & rated 91 points: Love the pinots, but this one was especially good. And I still have 2 more bottles to drink! Cheers! (384 views) | | | Tasted by Ejay21 on 3/5/2021 & rated 75 points: Lovely deep red color. Very cranberry forward. Enjoyed with pizza!! (474 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (9/29/2022)
(Fess Parker Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Panel Tasting
Decanter, California Pinot Noir: panel tasting results (10/1/2021)
(Fess Parker, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Santa Barbara: On the Road…Finally! (Oct 2021) (10/1/2021)
(Fess Parker Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) Central Coast Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, Central Coast Part 1: The 2019s from Santa Barbara County (8/26/2021)
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| Fess Parker Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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