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2012 Fess Parker Bien Nacido Chardonnay
2012 Fess Parker Bien Nacido Chardonnay

Fess Parker Winery
2012 "Bien Nacido Vineyard" Chardonnay

93 points/Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast
90 points
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Today's offer is a special one though, as we are able to offer a Fess Parker Chardonnay from one of the top vineyards in California, Bien Nacido.  This ranch is in a very cool subsection of the Santa Maria Valley, and this cool weather allows for a long ripening season.  The result is wines of great intensity that still maintain impeccable balance.  In fact, today's wine, the 2012, just received 93 Points and a coveted “Editor’s Choice” designation from Wine Enthusiast.

The 2012 Fess Parker Bien Nacido Chardonnay is a lovely pale straw color, with perhaps even a hint of pale green.  The nose explodes with aromas of lemon, apple, and more exotic, tropical fruit like mango and guava.  The palate shows more bright fruit, with melon and spicy minerality joining the chorus.  Medium to light bodied with incredible vibrancy, the 25% new French oak is beautifully integrated, framing the wine without overwhelming the flavors.

With fewer than 400 cases produced, this is special wine is one to grab now and enjoy over the warm months to come, or cellar for 3+ years.

Vineyard Source:  Bien Nacido
Appellation:  Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
Composition:  100% Chardonnay
Barrel Aging:  100% Barrel fermented & aged 10 months in 25% new French oak & 25% 1-year old barrel & 50% older French oak barrels
Harvest Date:  October 5th
Clone Selection:  Clones 17 & 95
Brix:  23.7-24.3
Alcohol:  14.1%
p.H.:  3.290.657 g/100ml Acid 0.657 g/100ml
Production: 391 cases


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