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Recent Press ◆ The World of Parker Notes from the Head Winemaker ◆ Wine Club

Open That Bottle Night ◆ Release Day 2019 ◆ World of Pinot – Fess Parker Dinner

The Parker Family– Photo by Brittany Taylor

95 points – 2016 The Big Easy94 points – 2015 Rodney’s Vineyard

Syrah93 points – 2016 Ashley’s

Chardonnay93 points – 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard

Chardonnay

92 points – 2016 Parker West Chardonnay

92 points – 2016 Clone 115 Pinot Noir

92 points – 2016 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir

91 points – 2016 Ashley’s Pinot Noir

91 points – 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

91 points – 2016 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir

90 points – 2016 Parker West Pinot Noir

90 points – 2016 Older Barrel Pinot Noir

90 points – 2016 Santa Barbara County Syrah

90 points – 2016 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier

94 points – 2016 Ashley’s Pinot Noir

94 points – 2016 Parker West Pinot Noir

93 points – 2016 Clone 115 Pinot Noir

93 points – 2016 Older Barrel Pinot Noir

92 points – 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay

92 points – 2016 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir

92 points – 2016 The Big Easy92 points – 2015 Rodney’s Vineyard

Syrah91+ points – 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard

Pinot Noir91 points – 2016 Ashley’s Chardonnay

91 points – 2016 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier

91 points – 2016 Santa Barbara County Syrah

90 points – 2016 Parker West Chardonnay

90 points – 2016 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir

90 points – 2016 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

91 points – 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

91 points – 2016 Parker West Pinot Noir

90 points – 2016 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

92 points – 2016 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir91 points – 2016 Ashley’s Chardonnay90 points – 2016 Older Barrel Pinot Noir

95 points – 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

The Big Easy was recommended in an October 29, 2018 WineSpectator.com article titled -

8 Gutsy California Red Blends

“Bold and plump with fruit, offering expressive blackberry, orange zest and smoked pepper flavors. Syrah, Petite Sirah and Grenache. Drink now through 2023.”

The Big Easy

Recent Press & What’s New

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IN THISSHIPMENT

IN THISSHIPMENT

Well it looks like 2018 is a wrap! How did that happen so quickly? We hope that all of you enjoyed a wonderful

holiday season and are feeling optimistic about the new year ahead! We’re feeling very enthusiastic about 2019 and have some exciting news to share.

For starters, we have added yet another family member to the team. My daughter, Greer Shull, agreed to leave the Bay Area and come on board at Fespar as our Digital Marketing Coordinator for the Wine Country Inn, the Bear and Star and the winery as well. She will be managing all of our social media, supporting our marketing team at large and representing the family at tastings and special events.

In other news, some much needed change is in store for the main tasting here at the winery in the wake of recent upgrades to the barrel room and terrace. After 30 years we’re planning renovations to the bathrooms, updating the general look and exploring new seating options. It may take a little time, so be patient with us; we want to get it right.

As this is our 30th anniversary year, we will be hosting numerous events here at the winery and all over the country. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @fessparkerwinery for all the latest.

Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you at Release Day!

So that we may better serve you during your winery visit, please let us know you are coming. Barrett will be happy

to take reservations for your group, please email him at barrett@fessparker.com or call 800-841-1104.

Wine Club MeMbers

Adelle is the latest team member to pass the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Certification which provides wine and hospitality professionals with a thorough

review of the world of wines and spirits at the highest professional standards. We are proud to now have 6 team members on staff who have earned their Introductory Certification.

James is the second member of the winery team to pass the Certified Sommelier Examination. This rigorous exam tests the candidates proficiency as a beverage professional, in a restaurant setting, and ensures a degree of skill in salesmanship, beverage program management, tasting ability, and a theoretical understanding of the world of wine and beverage.

Congratulations!

Wrapping Up the Year

Join us in Congratulating Adelle & James from the Fess Parker Winery team!

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Ashley

The World of Parker

Greer Shull and Ashley Parker Snider

What a beautiful contrast this vintage was compared to the last few!

2018 started off cool and stayed that way for the duration of the vintage with no sudden heat spikes or early fall rains. This vintage reminds me of a couple of my favorite vintages like 2007 and 2012. Both vintages had ample yields, as did 2018, and were very moderate, allowing me to pick when the grapes were ready and not because of some external event that was forcing my hand. In fact, this might be the highest quality Pinot Noir vintage I have ever worked with, in my 21 vintages of making wine! Pinot Noir was not the only shining star: from Viognier to Syrah, all of the varieties really made spectacular wines this vintage.

It is also wonderful to see an early start to winter with cold nights, cool days and early rains. This time last year, the

Thomas Fire wreaked havoc on Santa Barbara County and became the largest wildfire in California history. That record has since been broken, and I am happy to see the green hillsides and to be clear of the fire danger that has been ravaging the state. It is proposed that we will have a strong winter season with ample rainfall that will fill our lakes and reservoirs and help replenish our depleted ground water reserves. I am also hoping to get a few days on the slopes this winter.

I hope you have an amazing holiday season with family, friends and of course … wine! As always, it is a pleasure making wine for your enjoyment.

Cheers!

Blair Fox

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Head Winemaker

Blair Fox, Head Winemaker

RETAIL WINE CLUB Bottle/Case Bottle/Case

2017 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 / $205.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.20 / $182.40

2016 CHARDONNAY “Ashley’s” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 / $399.60 . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 / $355.20

2016 CHARDONNAY “Bien Nacido Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2017 CHARDONNAY “Sierra Madre Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2016 CHARDONNAY “Parker West Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2016 DRY RIESLING “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 / $259.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.20 / $230.40

2017 RIESLING “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 / $162.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00 / $144.00

2016 MARCELLA’S “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 / $216.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 / $192.00

2017 VIOGNIER “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28 / $302.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.40 / $268.80

2017 VIOGNIER “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 / $399.60 . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 / $355.20

2016 PINOT NOIR “Sta. Rita Hills” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

2015 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Parker West Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2016 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2016 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Older Barrel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Sanford & Benedict Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 / $648.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.00 / $576.00

2016 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

2016 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54 / $583.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$43.20 / $518.40

2016 “THE BIG EASY” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 / $378.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00 / $336.00

2014 CROCKETT “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD OUT

FRONTIER RED “Lot 97” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14 / $151.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.20 / $134.40

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

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

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

ATTENTION! Not home during the day to sign for packages or don’t have an alternate location to ship to? There are now over 8000 Walgreens locations that will accept FedEx packages for customers. Check with your local Walgreens to see if they are participating in this service or search for a convenient location using the Walgreens website. Then give us a call and we will update your shipping address. www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/fedex.jsp

In this Shipment

Color:Golden straw Aromas:Yellow applePearGrilled

pineapple

VanillaCinnamonGrilled

bread/toast

Butterscotch

Flavors:Lemon

creamCitrusYellow

peach

Golden appleToasty oakVanilla

2017 Parker West Vineyard ChardonnaySta. Rita Hills

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

Blocks: 7

Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Harvest Date: 10/2/17

Harvest Brix: 24.4

Barrel Aging: 100% barrel fermented & aged for 9 months in 29% new French oak

Cooperage: Sirugue, Mercurey

Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume

pH: 3.33

T.A.: 0.616g/100ml

Production: 350 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 wineclub@fessparker.com and let us know.

CHARTER CLUB1 Red + 1 White2017 Parker West Chardonnay $40

2016 Ashley’s Pinot Noir $58

Retail Price: $98

Club Price: $73.50

WHITE WINE CLUB2 Whites2017 Santa Barbara County Viognier $28

2017 Parker West Chardonnay $40

Retail Price: $68

Club Price: $51

REDS ONLY CLUB2 Reds2016 Ashley’s Pinot Noir $58

2016 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah $54

Retail Price: $112

Club Price: $84

QUAD CLUB2 Reds + 2 Whites2017 Santa Barbara County Viognier $28

2017 Parker West Chardonnay $40

2016 Ashley’s Pinot Noir $58

2016 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah $54

Retail Price: $180

Club Price: $135

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5 Wi n t e r N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 1 9Receipts 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.

Color:Ruby garnet

Aromas:Black cherrySage Lavender

Forest floorCigar boxRed plumBoysenberryCinnamon

stickVanilla

Flavors:Black

cherryRed plumBaker’s

chocolateTarragon

VanillaClove Nutmeg

2016 Ashley’sPinot NoirSta. Rita Hills

Vineyard Source: 100% from Ashley’s Vineyard located in the Santa Rita Hills

Blocks: 1, W, 8B, T, 4A Clone Selection: Pommard, 115, 777, 667, 114 Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 8/30/16 – 9/12/16 Harvest Brix: 23.8 – 25.9 Barrel Aging: Aged 16 months in 100%

French oak, of which 58% is new Cooperage: Ermitage, Sirugue, Mercurey,

François Frères, Gillet Alcohol: 14.2% alcohol by volume pH: 3.70 T.A.: 0.547g/100ml Production: 1191 cases

Color:Opaque ruby Aromas:BlueberryBlack cherrySmokeTar

Dried tobacco

Blackberry liqueur

LavenderBaking

spices

Flavors:BlueberryBlackberryDark

chocolateCloveEarth

Dried herbsVanillaSmoked

meat

2016 Rodney’sSyrahSanta Barbara County

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

Blocks: F3-A, F1, I Composition: 100% Syrah Harvest Date: 9/23/16 – 10/4/16 Harvest Brix: 24.0 – 24.8 Barrel Aging: Aged 20 months in 100%

French oak, of which 52% is new Cooperage: François Frères, Meyrieux,

Ermitage, Sirugue Alcohol: 14.5% alcohol by volume pH: 3.70 T.A.: 0.544g/100ml Production: 487 cases

Color:Light straw

Aromas:HoneysuckleVanillaGraham

crackerPeachOrange peel

ApricotStar of anise Flavors:White peach NectarineLemon

meringue

VanillaApricotYellow apple

2017 Viognier Santa Barbara County

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

Blocks: K Composition: 100% Viognier Harvest Date: 9/5/17 Harvest Brix: 24.1 Barrel Aging: 100% barrel fermented and aged

for 9 months in 15% 1-year old French oak and 85% 2-year & older French & Hungarian oak

Cooperage: D’Aquitane, Berthomieu, Trust, Sirugue, T. Mercurey

Alcohol: 14.3% alcohol by volume pH: 3.44 T.A.: 0.645g/100ml Production: 693 cases

Wi n t e r r N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 1 9 6Please check the website at fessparker.com/events/ for up-to-date information on all events.

Upcoming Events

20th Annual Wine Club Member Release Day BBQDates: Fri, May 3, 2019 - Sun, May 5, 2019 Time: 11:00aM to 3:00pM Venue: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard cordially invites our valued Wine Club Members to the 20th Annual Wine Club Member

Release Day BBQ!

Please select one of three days to attend (One day only attendance!): Friday, May 3rd, Saturday, May 4th, Sunday, May 5th 11:00am to 3:00pm • Barbecue by Plemmon’s Catering. Live Music!Try our newly released wines! Tickets are $15 per Wine Club Member (Maximum of 2 tickets per Wine Club Membership) - Please RSVP by Friday, April 26th (reservations based on availability)

Due to the popularity of this event we will not be taking guest reservations for this event until March 25th. You may put your guests on a waiting list and we will notify you of availability after March 25th. Please contact Jessica for guest waiting list - jessicamarie@fessparker.com or 800-841-1104. Guest tickets are $40 for Friday or Sunday attendance only. PLEASE NOTE: Make your hotel reservations now, the Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Festival is scheduled for the same weekend, so room inventories will be low!

World of Pinot - Fess Parker Dinner: 30 Years of Fess ParkerDate: Fri, Mar 1, 2019 Time: 7:00pM Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bacara - Santa Barbara, CA

Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary at World of Pinot with a 5-course dinner and retrospective. Members of the

Parker family, as well as head winemaker Blair Fox, will be on hand to walk guests through rare library wines representing the breadth and depth of the winery’s portfolio. Chef John Cox of The Bear and Star restaurant will deliver a carefully paired menu of his signature refined ranch cuisine to complement the tasting. Tickets are $165 - Tickets can be purchased at www.worldofpinotnoir.com

Open That Bottle NightDate: Sat, Feb 23, 2019 Time: 6:00pM to 9:00pM Venue: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard VIP Barrel Room

Open That Bottle Night is an event to give friends and family the reason to finally open that bottle that is otherwise simply too

special to drink.The Fess Parker Winery Barrel Room will be transformed into a grand party venue complete with a delicious dinner of refined ranch cuisine from Chef John Cox of The Bear and Star restaurant, a dedicated sommelier for each table and, of course, plenty of Library selections celebrating our 30 year anniversary.As the evening progresses, you’re encouraged to break out a bottle of your own and enjoy tastes from our library of wines. The evening will be

dedicated to celebrating good wine and making new memories together.Limited to 80 guests – Tickets are $125 per person – $100 for Wine Club Members (limit 2 tickets per membership)RSVP to Jessica at jessicamarie@fessparker.com • 800.841.1104

Buffalo Gap Wine & Food SummitDate: Fri, April 12, 2019 Venue: Perini Ranch – Buffalo Gap, TX

Join us at the 2019 Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit where we’ll dine and dance the night away under the West Texas stars. Sample the

region’s finest cuisine from some of today’s hottest chefs. The Bear and Star’s very own Chef John Cox will be a featured chef and we’ll be there to pair our wines and celebrate our 30th anniversary Texas style.

To keep up to date on events please visit www.buffalogapsummit.com

Keep checking website events page for more 30th Anniversary events throughout the year!*Note: Cancellations on above events must be made 48 hours in advance to receive a refund

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