Fess Parker
Parker West Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Soft pale yellow with aromas of citrus, and stone fruit with floral notes. On the palate the full fruit comes forth with delightful apple/pear/peach and citrus, rich, full-bodied and buttery with just the right balance of acidity and oak, very elegant. This 100% Chardonnay was barrel aged for 10 months in French oak. The wine finishes with a soft touch of savory spice and oak. This is an outstanding top shelf Chardonnay. Only 8 Barrels of this Gem was produced, less than 200 cases! Tasting Sample.
Soft pale yellow with aromas of citrus, and stone fruit with floral notes. On the palate the full fruit comes forth with delightful apple/pear/peach and citrus, rich, full-bodied and buttery with just the right balance of acidity and oak, very elegant. This 100% Chardonnay was barrel aged for 10 months in French oak. The wine finishes with a soft touch of savory spice and oak. This is an outstanding top shelf Chardonnay. Only 8 Barrels of this Gem was produced, less than 200 cases! Tasting Sample.
Oct 25th, 2016
A clean refreshing rendition of oaked CA chard. Citrus and stone fruits with well integrated oak and subtle minerality.
Not sure it will develop further, but should hold for 4-5 years.
A clean refreshing rendition of oaked CA chard. Citrus and stone fruits with well integrated oak and subtle minerality.
Not sure it will develop further, but should hold for 4-5 years.
The nose shows pleasant mix of citrus and orchard fruits, mint, and sea breeze, quite similar to the Sanford & Benedict bottling. The flavor shows some well integrated oak spices. Would prefer a bit more texture on the palate. But overall balanced and delicious.
The nose shows pleasant mix of citrus and orchard fruits, mint, and sea breeze, quite similar to the Sanford & Benedict bottling. The flavor shows some well integrated oak spices. Would prefer a bit more texture on the palate. But overall balanced and delicious.
May 8th, 2023
Agree a lot of oaky vanilla - but I love the full body and balanced fruit.
Agree a lot of oaky vanilla - but I love the full body and balanced fruit.
Feb 2nd, 2019