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Fess Parker

2006 Santa Barbara County Syrah

Tastingroom.Com Fess Parker is a delightful red Syrah from the renowned Santa Barbara County, showcasing the region's exceptional winemaking capabilities. This medium-bodied wine captivates the senses with its vibrant ruby hue, inviting you to explore its complex flavor profile. With a high acidity that brightens the palate, this wine boasts pronounced fruit intensity, offering layers of dark fruit flavors complemented by subtle spice notes. Its tannins are notable yet refined, providing a structured mouthfeel that enhances the overall drinking experience. This wine not only exemplifies the characteristics of a well-crafted Syrah but also represents the rich terroir of Santa Barbara County, making it a memorable choice for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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