Sta. Rita Hills, part of Santa Barbara County, is considered among California's best sites for Pinot Noir - and at Fess Parker Winery the grape, alongside Chardonnay, is the estate's absolute core product.
Expert's Description
Fess Parker Winery Pinot Noir Santa Barbara 2021 is a Red Wine from Santa Barbara County, California, USA, made from Pinot Noir with an alcohol content of 14.1%. The winery, founded in 1989 by actor Fess Parker, specialises in Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, where cool ocean breezes from the Pacific give the grapes a long, slow ripening period. The 2021 vintage produced concentrated, well-developed Pinot Noir grapes with good balance between fruit and acidity.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dark cherry, earth and a hint of spice on the nose.
Palate
Medium-bodied on the palate with juicy berry fruit and silky-soft tannins.
Finish
The finish is long and elegant.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at 14-16°C in a Burgundy glass. Pairs well with duck breast, lamb or mushroom-based dishes.
Specifications
Name: Pinot Noir Santa Barbara
Producer/Winery: Fess Parker Winery
Region/Country: Santa Barbara County, California, USA
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
ABV: 14.1%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: 14-16°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Burgundy glass
Flavour Profile
Medium-bodied · Elegant · Dark berries · Silky-soft
Did You Know?
Sta. Rita Hills received its own AVA status in 2001 and is today considered among the best Pinot Noir districts in the US, thanks in part to the cool climate created by the valley's east-west orientation directly toward the Pacific.
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