Fess Parker
Santa Barbara County Riesling
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Nice bright fruit burst. Round on the palate but overall it’s dry. Honeysuckle and white peach notes.
Nice bright fruit burst. Round on the palate but overall it’s dry. Honeysuckle and white peach notes.
Mar 30th, 2021
The label lists it as a medium sweet wine (just above the half way point on the dry-sweet scale) but it was not as dry as I thought it would be. Definitely more on the sweet side, which is fine, just not what I was expecting. It didn’t have much flavor, it tasted fairly watery but did have a nice and light apple flavor. I think it’s a good safe option that will pair well with most things because it’s so generic. Certainly not terrible, but I’ve definitely had better in this sweetness and price range. I believe I paid about $12.
The label lists it as a medium sweet wine (just above the half way point on the dry-sweet scale) but it was not as dry as I thought it would be. Definitely more on the sweet side, which is fine, just not what I was expecting. It didn’t have much flavor, it tasted fairly watery but did have a nice and light apple flavor. I think it’s a good safe option that will pair well with most things because it’s so generic. Certainly not terrible, but I’ve definitely had better in this sweetness and price range. I believe I paid about $12.
1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2020Nice. Appley. Not too sweet.
Nice. Appley. Not too sweet.
1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2015
Clear pale gold with a very forward petrol note on the nose. Off dry on the palate with very light peach and floral notes. Needs a bit more acidity for this sweetness and I'd welcome more minerality. Short finish. The favors are there but Just needs to be zippier in the mouth
Clear pale gold with a very forward petrol note on the nose. Off dry on the palate with very light peach and floral notes. Needs a bit more acidity for this sweetness and I'd welcome more minerality. Short finish. The favors are there but Just needs to be zippier in the mouth
1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015Petrol nose. Gripping start and cream mid palate. Sweetness on the finish. $11.99
Petrol nose. Gripping start and cream mid palate. Sweetness on the finish. $11.99
1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2014
A bit sweet for my taste (I know I know… it’s a Riesling!)
A bit sweet for my taste (I know I know… it’s a Riesling!)
Mar 2nd, 2022
A little too sweet. Not much for a flavor profile. But not bad.
A little too sweet. Not much for a flavor profile. But not bad.
Feb 20th, 2022
Been drinking German and Australian Rieslings and this one is really muted by comparison. Almost tastes watered down. No nose. Pineapple and honeysuckle.
Been drinking German and Australian Rieslings and this one is really muted by comparison. Almost tastes watered down. No nose. Pineapple and honeysuckle.
Jul 28th, 2021
Solid Riesling. Off dry. Honey, lemon, peaches. A bit too sweet for my taste.
Solid Riesling. Off dry. Honey, lemon, peaches. A bit too sweet for my taste.
Jun 16th, 2021Was craving a really nice crisp Riesling to drink while cooking thanksgiving dinner. This one read like a overly sweet sauv blanc and was too sweet to have more than one glass.
Was craving a really nice crisp Riesling to drink while cooking thanksgiving dinner. This one read like a overly sweet sauv blanc and was too sweet to have more than one glass.
Nov 30th, 2020