Type
Fess Parker Winery
2018 Santa Barbara County Syrah
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
Syrah
Available
Description
This handcrafted wine represents the best of what Santa Barbara County Syrah has to offer. Flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, spice and toast commingle on the palate with light mint and herbal notes.
Tasting Notes
COLOR: opaque purple AROMAS: blackberry, blueberry, red plum, smoke, dried tobacco, anise, white pepper, black cherry FLAVORS: black cherry, plum, blackberry, dried herbs, dark chocolate, smoked meat
Barrel Aging
Aged 19 months in French & American oak, of which 10% is new
Cooperage
Francois Freres, Meyrieux, Sirugue
Vineyard Source
69% Rodney’s, 20% Camp Four, 9% Tierra Alta, 1% Bien Nacido & 1% Thompson Vineyard all from Santa Barbara County
Wine Specs
Composition
93% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Viognier
Alcohol %
14.9
Acid
0.570 g/100ml
pH
3.81
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Harvest Brix
21.7-28.8
Harvest Date
10/9-11/12/18
Production
2373 cases
