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P.O. Box 908 • Los Olivos, CA 93441 • (805)688.1545 • (800)841.1104 • FAX (805)686.1130 • www.fessparker.com1 S u m m e r N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 1 0

“Daniel Boone was a man. Yes, a big man.”

I was 10 when I first heard that opening theme song line from the Daniel Boone TV series starring Fess Parker. It was not because in 1964 our household only received the local NBC station on aluminum foil flagged rabbit ears that it became my favorite show. It was many of my friends’ favorite and one of the networks biggest hits in the ’60s.

And I didn’t remember the hullaballoo over Disney’s Davy Crockett movie since I was only a year old when it was released. But I do remember wearing coonskin hats with all of my kindergarten pals – still the rage years after the film. Before Avatar, before Daniel Boone, the Beatles, even Elvis – Davy Crockett took the country by storm. Davy Crockett was also big – really big.

It was November, 2004 when Crawford Malone Fine Wine & Spirits began representing Fess Parker Winery in several states. I checked into the Fess Parker Inn in Los Olivas and was looking forward to my first meeting with Fess’s daughter Ashley and her husband Tim, but had no expectations of meeting a childhood hero. However, at 6am, as I opened the lobby doors to head out for a jog in the brisk Pacific fog, I found myself face to face – actually looking up – at 6'5" Daniel Boone. For a moment I was speechless, and then he said in Daniel Boone’s voice, “You must be Crawford,” and asked if I had time to have breakfast with him. He was kidding, right?

He told me about growing up in Texas, about his pal who went to California before him to work as an extra in the many Western movies of the day. The pal told Fess they were paying $50 if you could ride a horse and $100 if you would fall off. Fess said he’d fall off horses all day for $100 and headed west. He told me about falling in love with the rolling hills of Santa Barbara and becoming a real estate developer believing that others would see the beauty of the area as he did. He was right. He talked about purchasing vineyards, initially as investment, but then learning about and developing a passion for the wines. He told me about watching with fascination and pride as his son Eli became one of the finest and most talented winemakers in the appellation.

As he talked it seemed like I had known him for a long time and then realized that the TV Daniel Boone’s gentle and wise demeanor was not an act. I could see his influence behind the ease and intelligence that permeates the highly successful Fess Parker Winery.

Daniel Boone was a big man. And so was Fess Parker – not just his tall, lanky frame, but his warmth, his fine vision, his energy and passion, and most of all his heart.

Crawford Malone

Dear Marcella,

I am writing as one of millions of Texans who grew up idolizing your beloved husband. Fess Parker was an icon of American culture, but I consider him a Texan through and through. Born and educated in the Lone Star State, he embodied that independent spirit that sets our state apart. Like most baby boomers, I grew up watching Fess on the big screen and, when our family finally got one, on the television. I was convinced that his Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone characters lived the way a man should: with quiet courage and a commitment to the simple values that made America great.

Governor, State of Texas

Rick Perry

New York Times EditorialMarch 22, 2010

by Verlyn Klinkenborg I don’t remember a single episode of Davy Crockett, nor did I own a coonskin cap. As for the famous theme song, it tends to wander away on its own, erratically, once it gets rolling in my head. But I remember Fess Parker. Any account of masculinity, for a certain generation, is incomplete without Mr. Parker, who died last week at age 85. In my memory, he embodies an inexplicable authenticity. It was something inherent in Mr. Parker.Partly, I think, it was the angularity of the man, who

seemed as lean as his flintlock rifle. And it was the way his right eye seemed to be slipping downward as his wry smile slipped upward. He had a solid frontier squint that every kid I knew tried to imitate when we looked into the faraway. What tied it all together was Mr. Parker’s voice, less Tennessee than Texas and carrying an astounding freight of respectability for such a soft backwoods twang. Whatever else he was to American lore, Davy Crockett was always Fess Parker.

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upcoming

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mailOutdoor Screening of Davy Crockett and the River PiratesFriday, August 6th, 2010Join us for a fun, family friendly evening on the lawn at the winery.

Ticket Price is $10. Ticket sale proceeds to benefit the Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation in Santa Barbara.

Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, hot dogs and tri-tip sandwiches will be available for sale. Complimentary candy and popcorn provided. Bring a blanket or low lawn chairs to sit on. The movie will start as soon as it is dark enough for optimal viewing, but come out and get settled anytime that afternoon.

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Last June my niece was married in Santa Barbara. One of our family outings was a lovely trip to the Fess Parker Winery. We enjoyed not only the wine, but reminiscing about how much our older brother (who was unable to come) loved his Davy Crockett hat back in the ’50s!

We bought him some glasses, wine and a miniature coonskin hat as a wine-bottle topper. Last week we sent him the glasses and cap as gifts for his birthday. (Unfortunately we had consumed the wine!)

Yesterday he called to thank us and shared a hilarious story about the cap. It seems that when he opened the package the cap fell to the floor. Before he could retrieve it, his little dog Suzy snatched it up and scurried away!

He said there was no way she was going to give up her new toy! They have named the cap “animal” and decided to let her keep it! Pictures just had to be shared!

Loved our time at your winery and hope to return if we find ourselves in Santa Barbara again!

Glendale, Arizona

Patty & Don Tate

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a v a i l a b l E now Prices subject to change. All of the wines listed below are available through our website at www.fessparker.com or for you traditionalists out there, through our tasting room at 800-841-1104. Shipping is available to the following states only: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NV, NY, NM, ND, OH, OR, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY.

Retail WiNe ClUB Bottle/Case Bottle/Case

2008 MÉLANGE BLANC ............................................................................ $24 / $259.20 ........................ $19.20 / $230.40

2008 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County” ........................................... $18 / $194.40 ........................ $14.40 / $172.80

2007 CHARDONNAY “Ashley’s Vineyard” ................................................... $30 / $324.00 ........................ $24.00 / $288.00

2008 VIOGNIER “Santa Barbara County” .................................................... $24 / $259.20 ........................ $19.20 / $230.40

2007 PINOT NOIR “Santa Barbara County” ................................................ $25 / $270.00 ........................ $20.00 / $240.00

2007 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone” ........................................................ $50 / $540.00 ........................ $40.00 / $480.00

2006 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard” ............................................... $50 / $540.00 ........................ $40.00 / $480.00

2007 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s Vineyard” ....................................................... $50 / $540.00 ........................ $40.00 / $480.00

2007 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115” ................................................................. $50 / $540.00 ........................ $40.00 / $480.00

2006 PINOT NOIR “Rio Vista” .................................................................... $50 / $540.00 ........................ $40.00 / $480.00

2007 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County” ........................................................... $25 / $270.00 ........................ $20.00 / $240.00

2006 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard” ................................................................ $45 / $486.00 ........................ $36.00 / $432.00

2006 SYRAH “The Big Easy” ......................................................................... $40 / $432.00 ........................ $32.00 / $384.00

FRONTIER RED “Lot 92” ........................................................................... $12 / $129.00 .......................... $9.60 / $115.00

TRADITIONS “Port style wine” (375mL) .................................................... $24 / $259.20 ........................ $19.20 / $230.40

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Winemaker notes can be found on page 6.

CHARTER CLUB2008 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir

2009 Santa Barbara County Riesling

Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping

and handling is $68 • (World Ship Net $80)

A TO V CLUB (white wines only)2009 Santa Barbara County Riesling

2008 Bien Nacido Chardonnay

Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping

and handling is $51 • (World Ship Net $75)

REDS ONLY CLUB2008 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir

2008 american tradition Reserve Pinot Noir

Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping

and handling is $86 • (World Ship Net $110)

QUAD CLUB2008 Bien Nacido Chardonnay

2009 Santa Barbara County Riesling

2008 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir

2008 american tradition Reserve Pinot Noir

Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping

and handling is $129 • (World Ship Net $159)

Summer 2010

Wine Club Offerings

recent

press

The water bottle is a workout staple, and certainly a good drink for those

who are trying to maintain a slender figure, but according to new research

women may gain less weight over time if they turn that water into wine.

Dr. Lu Wang from Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston followed nearly 20,000 healthy, middle-aged and older women.

Some weight gain was typical over the 13-year study period.

Women who started with a normal weight were less likely to gain extra pounds if they drank light to moderate amounts of alcohol.

That means no more than two to three servings of beer or wine each day.

The link was strongest for red wine.

While it’s true these women had healthy lifestyles overall, there seems to be something about the alcohol itself.

Women who didn’t drink any gained the most weight.

Rather than break bread with their wine, moderate drinkers also tended to eat smaller portions, cutting out carbs in particular.

The bottom line: If exercise is also a habit a little tipple could help tip the scales in your favor.

Red Wine May Help Women Shed Pounds Posted by Sarah Harlan - (NBC)

Receipts for Wine Club shipments are not included in the package due to time constraints. See cost per shipment under each Club Offering on page 5. The amount will show on your next credit card statement. For further information please call your Wine Club Coordinator, Elaina, directly at her toll free number 888-877-3335.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

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2009 Santa Barbara County Riesling Santa Barbara County Vineyard Sources: 88% from Camp 4 Vineyard

in the Santa Ynez Valley, 12% from Rodney’s Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley

Composition: 100% Riesling Harvest Date: 9/21/2009-10/6/2009 Harvest Brix: 21.6 – 23.2 Barrel Aging: 100% Stainless steel tank fermented and aged Alcohol: 12.9% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.10 T.A.: 0.727g/100ml R.S.: 3.3%

2008 Bien Nacido Pinot NoirSanta Barbara County Vineyard Sources: 100% from Bien Nacido Vineyard in the

Santa Maria Valley Blocks: F Clone Selection: Pommard & 2A Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/25/08 Harvest Brix: 25 Tons per Acre: 1.8–2.7 Barrel Aging: 16 months in 80% new French oak Cooperage: Sirugue, François Frères, Boutes, Dargaud

& Jaegle, Quintessence, and Ermitage Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.60 T.A.: 0.596g/100ml Production: 450 cases

2008 Bien Nacido Chardonnay Santa Barbara County Vineyard Sources: 100% Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley Blocks: U Composition: 100% Chardonnay Harvest Date: October 13, 2008 Harvest Brix: 24.7 Barrel Aging: 10 months in 40% new French oak Cooperage: Sirugue, Dargaud & Jaegle, De Mercurey, Ermitage,

D’Aquitaine, and Claude Gillet Alcohol: 14.2% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.32 T.A.: 0.643g/100ml R.S.: .086% Production: 115 cases

Aromas:White FlowersLychee NutLemon RindYellow PeachPassion Fruit

Flavors:White PeachLychee NutHoneydew Melon LimeMineral

Color:Ruby Garnet

Aromas:Bright Red FruitBing Cherry Holiday Fruit CakeBaking Spices VanillaCigar Box

Flavors:Black CherryBlack CurrantBalck RaspberryVanillaDark ChocolateSubtle Oak/ Well IntegratedSweet Spice

Color:Dark Ruby

Aromas:Red CherryRaspberryRose PetalCinnamon/SpiceFresh Tobacco LeafVanillaForest Floor

Flavors:Black CherryStrawberryCranberryCreamy Mouth feelNutmegVanilla

Color:Light Straw

Aromas:PearBaked PineappleCinnamon/SpiceApple PieGraham CrackerBeeswax

Flavors:CitrusLemon CreamAppleSpiceVanillaSubtle Oak

2008 American Tradition Reserve Pinot NoirSanta Barbara County Vineyard Sources: 64% from Rancho las Hermanas (formerly Ashley’s

Vineyard) in the Santa Rita Hills and 36% from Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley

Vineyard Blocks: Bien Nacido: F Rancho las Hermanas: T, 1, 9A, 6B, 9B, 6A, 6C, 5

Clone Selection: Pommard, 115, 114, 113 Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/22/08–10/3/08 Harvest Brix: 24.4–25.7 Tons per Acre: 1.8–2.7 Barrel Aging: 16 months in 50% new French oak Cooperage: Sirugue, François Frères, Boutes, Dargaud & Jaegle,

Quintessence, and Ermitage Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.63 T.A.: 0.614g/100ml Production: 150 cases

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