Type
Fess Parker Winery
2018 Marcella's White Wine
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
White Blend
Available
Description
This white blend showcases bright, fresh acidity backing generous peach and apricot fruit flavors. Enticing spice and mineral notes add complexity.
Pairs well with shellfish, chicken, pork and vegetable dishes prepared with savory butter or cream sauces.
Tasting Notes
COLOR: pale straw AROMAS: white flowers (jasmine), honeysuckle, green apple, apricot, ginger, vanilla FLAVORS: white peach, nectarine, green apple, lemon/citrus, almond, vanilla
Barrel Aging
100% barrel fermented and aged for 7 months in 1 year and older French oak barrels
Cooperage
Rousseau, Sirugue, Ermitgage, Boutes
Vineyard Source
87% Camp Four Vineyard (Blocks 23 & 22), 13% Rodney’s Vineyard (Blocks K1 & H) from Fess Parker home ranch, both located in the Santa Ynez Valley appellation
Wine Specs
Composition
70% Grenache Blanc, 17% Roussanne, 8% Viognier, 5% Marsanne
Alcohol %
14.1
Acid
0.604 g/100mL
pH
3.18
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Harvest Brix
23.5-25.5
Harvest Date
9/19-10/30/18
Production
980 cases