Fess Parker

Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

2021

Santa Rita Hills

Central Coast

California

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FESS PARK-er SANT-a REE-ta Hills PEE-no NWAR

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Flavors & Quality

Blueberry

Red Cherry

Cola

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Palate Character

Smooth & Silky

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This is a predominantly Smooth & Silky wine, but it shares structural nuances of Round & Fleshy as described in the tasting note below.

Tasting Notes

Medium, almost full bodied, with a touch of acidity that balances the sweet ripe fruit, blueberry, red cherry, and strawberry, with more subtle touches of herbal tea and leather, followed by more pronounced spicy cola notes in the lingering finish.

COLOR

Medium Red/Ruby

BODY

TANNIN

ACIDITY

SWEET

ALCOH.

14.1%

GRAPE(S)

Pinot Noir

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Why this wine made the cut…

Delicious extroverted Pinot Noir.

GRAPE VARIETAL(S)

Pinot Noir

100% Pee-NO NWAR

Pinot Noir is arguably the most revered grape variety in the world with origins in Burgundy, France where the best expressions can still be found. Pinot Noir is not only a tough grape to grow, it also shows miniscule differences in terroir arguably more than any other grape variety. Stylistically, it is generally higher in acid and lower in tannin but can vary depending on the location, and winemaking technique. It is very versatile with food, and shows a range of flavor from red and black fruit, floral, spice, earth, and mineral qualities.

Country / State

California

Region

Central Coast

Sub Region

Santa Rita Hills

Producer

Fess Parker

Winemaker(s)

Blair Fox

Vintage

2021

Total Production

74,688 bottles