Reviews & Ratings

2007 Fess Parker Winery Pinot Noir "Ashley's Vineyard"

Winery: Fess Parker Winery

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Ashley's Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Rita Hills

State or country: CA

Price: $48

Cases produced: 547

KWG Score: 89.4 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: June 20, 2010

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Pinot was very well received by our group of tasters. It opens with a mild black currant bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very nicely balanced, elegant, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty and food friendly mild black raspberry. There were also notes of plum and a touch of dark chocolate and oak mixed in. The finish is dry and its dusty tannins linger for quite a while. The group thought this would pair nicely with a seasoned pork tenderloin. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of black cherry, raspberry compote, rose petal, cinnamon and graham cracker set the stage for this elegant wine. Black cherry, cranberry an earthy/forest floor element and a touch of minerality are highlighted by the hallmark acidity found in fruit from this cold climate vineyard. A touch of sweet oak frames it all in nicely and makes for terrific aging potential.

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