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2017 Fess Parker Pinot Noir
2017 Fess Parker Pinot Noir

Fess Parker
2017 Pinot Noir
, Sta. Rita Hills
Older Barrels

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
92 Points - Wine Spectator
91 Points - Vinous
90 Points - Wine & Spirits

Irresistibly Californian in its sunny, fruit-forward style... with aromas of red cherry, wild thyme and sage. It hits the palate with heft, delivering boysenberry, bay leaf and peppercorn spiced fruits in the mouth with ripe, grainy tannins and great juicy acidity, finishing long and layered.

An elegant red, featuring fine-grained red fruit flavors that are filled with lithe minerality and spiciness. Crunchy adidity ties all the elements together. Finishes with touches of cocoa powder. ~ Wine Spectator

The 2017 Pinot Noir Older Barrels is a selection from Ashley's done in all neutral oak, which, not surprisingly, brings out a decidedly understated and gracious expression of the Sta. Rita hills. Floral and spiced notes are nicely lifted over a core of sweet Pinot fruit. ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous

With its forward strawberry fruit and cinnamon-stick oak spice, this wine is irresistibly Californian in its sunny, fruit-forward disposition. It's simple and crowd-pleasing, for a pork loin dinner. ~ Wine & Spirits

Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal Composition:
  100% Pinot Noir (Clones Pommard, 667, 777, 115 & 114)
Vineyard Source:  100% Ashley's Vineyard (Blocks W, 4A & 1)
Harvest Dates:  9/6/17 - 9/15/17
Aging:  17 months in 100% neutral 4-year old & older French oak barrels
Cooperage:  Ermitage, Seguin Moreau, Sirugue, Meyrieux, Bel Air
Harvest Brix:
  23.3 - 26.2
Acid:  0.626 g/100mL
pH:  3.56
Alcohol:  14.1%
Production:  301 cases

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