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Recent Press ◆ Sommeliers Certification ◆ Keeping the Dream AliveNotes from the Head Winemaker ◆ Wine Club ◆ Family Wine Pick

Harvest Lunch Series ◆ Release Day Barbecue

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Recent Press & What’s New

P.O. Box 908 • Los Olivos , CA 93441 • 805 .688 . 1545 • 800 .841 . 1 104 • FAX 805 .686 . 1 130 • www.fessparker. com

Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Certification

Always committed to delivering a special experience for our guests, we are now proud to offer in-depth wine knowledge from any one of our five team members who

completed the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Certification back in March. A big “Congratulations!” to team members LaToya Ramos, Dana Sachs, Adriana Tosti, James Zarling and Ashley Parker Snider, who had been studying relentlessly for months. They are excited to share their knowledge with you in one of our elevated tasting experiences now offered at the winery that gives a closer and more intimate look at the Fess Parker portfolio of wines. Enjoy one of our thematic enhanced table-side tastings led by one of our wine educators while sitting around a table with friends on the terrace or perhaps indulge with one of our specially created seasonal food & wine pairings. Either way, please stop by soon to congratulate our newly certified team members!

93 points – 2014 Bien Nacido Vineyard ChardonnayBright, fresh and vivacious, this bottling from the historic vineyard offers white flowers, sea salt, lemons and buttered white peaches on the nose. Apple flesh and lime rind sizzles into the citrus-driven palate, where a touch of lemon verbena adds complexity to this straightforward and delicious wine.

92 points – 2014 Ashley’s Chardonnay Light aromas of beeswax, crushed chalk and scratch lemon skins emerge steadily on the nose of this single vineyard bottling, which carries lots of life and would thrive in a cellar. The chalky texture of the palate frames red apple, yellow pear, lime rind and sea salt flavors, with lots of acidic sizzle.

92 points – 2014 Sierra Madre Vineyard ChardonnayPink grapefruit, a linear chalky component and the aromas of apricot jam on brie cheese rind show on the nose of this bottling from one of the region’s oldest vineyards. There is tight focus to the palate, where green pear skins, pomelo pith, lemon zest and lime juice weave into an acidity that’s strong yet expertly integrated.

92 points – 2014 Parker West Vineyard ChardonnayFrom a vineyard on the western edge of the cool climate appellation comes this great wine, with touches of butter, almond, white flower buds and lime pith on the nose. The palate is high and tight, structured by Meyer lemon pith, made savory by sea salt and warmed up with savory melted butter on the finish.

90 points – 2013 Santa Barbara County SyrahTar and beef char kick off the nose on this dark and heavy wine, which offers asphalt, smoked meats and crushed elderberry. Caramelized beef, balsamic blackberry reduction, tobacco and touches of smoke show on the palate.

LaToya Ramos, Dana Sachs, Ashley Parker Snider, Adriana Tosti and James Zarling

Summer 2016 Best of the Best: California Chardonnay5 Stars – 2014 Bien Nacido Vineyard ChardonnayBig, sturdy, well-knit, pear and toast flavors with a rich, almondy underlay and fine focusing acidity

(only 3 wines were given 5 Stars! 5 Stars = Wines of extraordinary character & quality – in a class by themselves)

91 points2014 Ashley’s Chardonnay

Gold Medal / 93 points2013 The Big Easy

Wow, half of 2016 is already behind us! We

have been incredibly busy here at Fess Parker Winery with a fast and furious bottling season. The most recent wines to bottle have been our 2015 Rhone White wines like Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier, Santa Barbara County Viognier and the new white blend, Marcella’s. All of these wines are beautiful with bright, fresh, floral aromatics and wonderful acidity. They are sure to please with the warm summer weather by the pool or with your favorite summer meal. Next to bottle will be our reserve Chardonnays like Ashley’s, Bien Nacido and Parker West. While also having wonderful acidity, these wines possess rich, round mouthfeel with glorious texture. They are truly wonderful examples of cool climate Chardonnay. After all of these wines are bottled we will put together our 2014 Rhone red wines and then it will be time for harvest!

While we were supposed to be ravaged by an enormous El Ni`no, we only experienced enough rainfall to be close to “average” – less than 12 inches. We are still in drought conditions but in a little better place than we have been in the past four years. We also see a pretty decent crop in the vineyard, which is beneficial coming off of a very small crop from last year. Spring was temperate and Summer appears to be off to a temperate start, although a heat wave is predicted for next week. This is the time of the year I keep a close watch on Mother Nature and hope she is kind to us. Wish us luck!I hope you enjoy the wines, and from the whole team here at Fess Parker Winery...

Cheers!

In any family business the experts will tell you that the biggest challenge to survival is to secure

the interest of the third generation to keep the dream alive. We can’t help but think that Fess

would be very pleased to know what his grandkids are up to these days. He would of course be proud of all of them, and be the first to encourage each of them to follow their passions, no matter what they were … but we’re guessing he’d be tickled to know that …

Kris Parker, Eli’s eldest, is the founder and managing

partner of Third Window Brewing in Santa Barbara. Third Window crafts artisanal beers using – among many other things – grapes and hops grown on the home ranch here on Foxen Canyon.

Tessa, Eli’s stepdaughter, has been making wines from Italian varietals for several years under her Tessa Marie label. She has a tasting room in Los Olivos that is well worth a visit.

Spencer, Ashley’s eldest, is finishing up college and has been working in the wine department at Boulder Liquor

Mart for the last year. He’s working on his sales skills and benefits from the opportunity to taste the wares of the suppliers that call on the store. An education in its own right!

On the marketing side, Spencer’s little sister Greer is currently a summer intern with Charles Communications in San Francisco. Charles Comm has an impressive roster of winery and restaurant clients.

With any luck we’ll be able to rope a few more of the third generation into the family business! Did we mention that there are currently 11 great grandchildren and counting?

As always, thank you for supporting our efforts!

making wines from Italian varietals for several years under her Tessa Marie label. She has a tasting room in

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The World of Parker

Cheers!

Blair Fox, Head Winemaker

Blair Fox

Head WinemakerHead Winemaker

Ashley

Keeping the Dream Alive

Top to bottom: Kris Parker; Greer, Spencer and Ashley Parker-Snider; Tessa and Eli Parker

Fess Parker Wine Tasting Experience

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Maria Añalia Docouto

We are excited to announce a new venue to enjoy Fess Parker Winery & Epiphany wines located inside The Fess Parker Resort in Santa Barbara! The Fess Parker Wine Tasting

Experience features an Enomatic wine dispensing system to allow for maximum exploration and tasting of the portfolio in a very modern setting. Some of you may recognize Maria from either the Fess Parker Winery or Epiphany tasting rooms; she is now the manager of the new tasting room. Next time you are in Santa Barbara, stop in to say hi to Maria and staff and enjoy a glass of wine. It’s a great opportunity for visitors to Santa Barbara who might not be able to make it over the hill to the winery to have a chance to taste our wines.

Available Now

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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, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, NM, ND, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY

RETAIL WINE CLUB Bottle/Case Bottle/Case

2015 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 / $205.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.20 / $182.40

2014 CHARDONNAY “Ashley’s” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 / $399.60 . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 / $355.20

2014 CHARDONNAY “Bien Nacido Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2014 CHARDONNAY “Sierra Madre Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2014 CHARDONNAY “Parker West Vineyard”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2015 RIESLING “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 / $162.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00 / $144.40

2014 DRY RIESLING “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 / $259.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.20 / $230.40

2014 MARCELLA’S “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 / $216.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 / $192.00

2013 VIOGNIER “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28 / $302.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.40 / $268.80

2013 VIOGNIER “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 / $399.60 . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 / $355.20

2014 PARKER FAMILY RESERVE WHITE “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28 / $302.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.40 / $268.80

2013 MÉLANGE BLANC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 / $259.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.20 / $230.40

2013 PINOT NOIR “Sta. Rita Hills” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

2013 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 / $540.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 / $480.00

2013 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55 / $594.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.00 / $528.00

2013 PINOT NOIR “Parker West Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55 / $594.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.00 / $528.00

2013 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55 / $594.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.00 / $528.00

2013 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55 / $594.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.00 / $528.00

2013 PINOT NOIR “Older Barrel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55 / $594.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.00 / $528.00

2013 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

2012 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49 / $529.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.20 / $470.40

2013 “THE BIG EASY”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35 / $378.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00 / $336.00

2012 PARKER FAMILY RESERVE RED “Santa Barbara County” . .$28 / $302.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.40 / $268.80

2012 CROCKETT “Rodney’s Vineyard”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 / $864.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.00 / $768.00

FRONTIER RED “Lot 94” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 / $140.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.40 / $124.80

TRADITIONS “Port style wine” (500mL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 / $259.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.20 / $230.40

2009 FINALE “Sauternes style” (375mL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

2015 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County”

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, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, NM, ND, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY

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2013 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Parker West Vineyard”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Older Barrel”

2013 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County”

2012 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard”

2013 “THE BIG EASY”

2012 PARKER FAMILY RESERVE RED “Santa Barbara County”

2012 CROCKETT “Rodney’s Vineyard”

FRONTIER RED “Lot 94”

TRADITIONS “Port style wine” (500mL)

2009 FINALE “Sauternes style” (375mL)

2013 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Parker West Vineyard”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115”

2013 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone”

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Color:Opaque rubyAromas:BlueberryBlack cherrySmoke

TarDrid tobaccoBlackberry

liqueurLavenderBaking spices

Flavors:BlueberryBlackberryDark

chocolateClove

EarthDried herbsVanillaSmoked

meat

Color:Pale straw

Aromas:Honeysuckle ApricotPeachBaking spicesGraham

cracker

VanillaFlavors:Yellow peachWhite

nectarine ApricotCitrus

Lemon zestVanillaRoasted

almond

Color:Pale straw

Aromas:White flowers

(jasmine)Honeysuckle Green appleApricotGingerVanilla

Flavors:White peachNectarine Green appleLemon/

citrusAlmondVanilla

Color:Ruby garnet Aromas:Black cherryBaking

spices

Black tea

Cigar box

VanillaSandalwood

Flavors:Black cherryCranberryRed currantRaspberrySage

2013 Rodney’s Vineyard SyrahSanta Ynez Valley

Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney’s Vineyard from the Fess Parker Estate in the Santa Ynez Valley

Blocks: B, A, J2, J1, I Composition: 97% Syrah, 3% Viognier Harvest Date: 10/3/13 – 10/14/13

Harvest Brix: 25.7 -26.4 Barrel Aging: 100% Barrel aged; Aged 20

months in 43% new French oak barrels

Cooperage: Mercurey, Sirugue, François Frères, Meyrieux

Alcohol: 14.6% alcohol by volume pH: 3.86 T.A.: 0.592g/100ml Production: 667 cases

2015 Rodney’s VineyardViognierSanta Ynez Valley

Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney’s Vineyard from Fess Parker Estate in the Santa Ynez Valley

Composition: 100% ViognierBlocks: K1, G

Harvest Date: 8/26/15 – 9/4/15Harvest Brix: 25.2Barrel Aging: 100% barrel fermented; aged

8 months in 8% new French oak barrels


2015 Marcella’sWhite WineSanta Ynez Valley

Vineyard Source: 56% Camp Four Vineyard, 28% Rodney’s Vineyard, 16% Paradise Road Vineyard all in the Santa Ynez Valley

Composition: 53% Grenache Blanc, 34% Viognier, 10% Roussanne, 3% Marsanne

Harvest Brix: 20.1 – 25.6Barrel Aging: 52% Stainless steel tank fermented,

48% barrel fermented for 8 months in 1-year old & older French oak


2014 Parker West VineyardPinot NoirSta. Rita Hills

Vineyard Sources: 100% from Parker West Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Blocks: 2 & 4

Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Harvest Date: 9/5/14 – 9/12/14

Harvest Brix: 25.1 – 25.8

Barrel Aging: 17 months in 50% new French oak

Cooperage: François Frères, Gillet, Sirugue

Alcohol: 14.5% alcohol by volume

pH: 3.56

T.A.: 0.558g/100ml

Production: 292 cases

Prices are subject to change and do not include shipping or taxes required by each state. If you are not receiving emails regarding shipping dates, tracking information, or special offers please email [email protected] and let us know.

CHARTER CLUB1 Red + 1 White2015 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier $35

2013 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah $49

Retail Price: $84

Club Price: $63.00

WHITE WINE CLUB2 Whites2015 Marcella’s $20

2015 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier $35

Retail Price: $55

Club Price: $41.25

REDS ONLY CLUB2 Reds2014 Parker West Vineyard Pinot Noir $55


Retail Price: $104

Club Price: $78.00

QUAD CLUB2 Reds + 2 Whites2015 Marcella’s $20

2015 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier $35

2014 Parker West Vineyard Pinot Noir $55


Retail Price: $159

Club Price: $119.25

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5 S u m m e r N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 1 6Receipts for Wine Club shipments are not included in the package due to time constraints. See cost per shipment under each Club Offering at left. 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.

Harvest 2016 “Working” LunchDate: Fri, Sep 9, 2016Time: 7:30 AM to 1:30 PMVenue: Fess Parker Winery TerraceFriday Harvest Lunches are back and we’re kicking them off with an enhanced version where you can experience the magic of harvest firsthand with the Fess Parker Winery crew! Your day will begin bright and early at 7:30AM at the winery. You will have the opportunity to harvest grapes and participate in harvest activities such as working on the sorting table, hand punch-downs and working the basket press. Recover from the morning’s hard work with a themed family-style lunch, prepared by Chef de Partie Ashley Williams, with members of the Parker family and winemaking team. Our top single-vineyard wines will be specially paired with the menu of the day.$160 per person • $120 per Wine Club Member • Limited to 20 guests

Reservations can be made with Elaina by phone at 888-877-3335, or by email at [email protected]

Packages at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn are available; please contact Elaina at 888-877-3335 or [email protected] for details & pricing.

Previous Participant Comments:

“Fess Parker’s Harvest Camp 2014 was a wonderful way to learn about grape growing, harvesting, and all the elements of producing wine from grapes to barreling. We would highly recommend taking the opportunity to enjoy the next harvest camp. For people who love wine, this experience will provide an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the wines they enjoy. The Fess Parker family hit a home-run with this event!” –Dave & Judy Wielandt 18th Annual Wine Club

Member Release Day BBQDates: Fri, Apr 28, 2017 - Sun, Apr 30, 2017Time: 11:00AM to 3:00PM

Venue: Fess Parker Winery & VineyardSAVE THE DATE for our 18th Annual Wine Club Member Release Day Barbecue! – More details to follow. Please check the website events page!Please select one of three days to attend: Friday, April 28th • Saturday, April 29th • Sunday, April 30th

Try our newly released wines • Barbecue by Plemmon’s Catering • Live Music Formal invitations will be sent out in March. We look forward to seeing you!Please contact Elaina at 888-877-3335 for details on Release Day Packages available at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn!

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Upcoming Events

Harvest 2016 Lunch SeriesDates: Fri, Sep 23 & October 7, 2016Time: 11:30AM to 1:30PM

Venue: Fess Parker Winery Terrace$70 per person • $48 per Wine Club Member • Limited to 20 guests


For those of you looking for a less strenuous version, please join us for one of our more relaxing lunches where you can observe all the action!

Perfect weather and live music at the 17th Annual Release Day Barbecue

Eli Parker pouring wisdom and wine

4th Annual Wine & Swine in the VinesDate: Sat, Oct 22, 2016Time: 6:00PM to 8:30PM

Venue: Fess Parker Winery TerraceCome join us for a very special evening as we celebrate the 2016 grape harvest. Meet our Winemaker and enjoy a pinot noir barrel tasting, taste through our selection of single-vineyard and clonal pinot noirs, and enjoy a special Champagne toast to a successful harvest season! We will be cooking a pastured pig raised in the Santa Rita Hills specifically for this event by local farmer Jake O. Francis. The pig will be slow-cooked on the rotisserie and served family style along with freshly prepared seasonal side dishes to round out the meal. Make your reservations soon, as this event will sell out.

Tickets are $125 per person/$75 for Wine Club MembersLimited to 60 guests


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