Vineyard Sources
51% Rodney’s, 27% Los Alamos, 17% Bien Nacido, 3% Rio Vista, 2% Ashley’s, all located in Santa Barbara County
Barrel Aging
100% barrel fermented and aged in French and Hungarian oak, of which 28% was new
The Society's Exhibition wines are classic examples of the world's best regions and styles. The range takes its name from the International Exhibition held at the Albert Hall in 1874 where The Wine Society was founded.
Although Santa Barbara County is in southern California, it is a much cooler region than you'd expect thanks to the cooling effect of the Pacific fog that rolls through the Santa Ynez mountains here. The vineyards are covered in the early morning, with the fog only evaporating around midday, providing the perfect conditions for growing elegant yet ripe chardonnay. This excellent example is made especially for us by Fess Parker Winery and has been fermented and aged in barrel to create a wine with wonderful class and weight, its ripe orchard fruit balanced nicely by the oak.
