CASE PRICE = $13.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket)
Notes from the Winemaker:
Aromas of apple, pear and pineapple combine with a Touch of
oak, melon and white flowers to create this refreshing chardonnay. The palate
shares lush citrus flavors followed by distinct layers of apple, honey, pear
and a hint of light cream & lemon that couple with great texture and
balance making it a great food friendly wine. Pairs perfectly with crab cakes,
roasted game hen or grilled pork chops.
Ratings & Reviews
Wine Spectator Magazine (2009 vintage): "Complex and creamy, with spicy pear, tropical fruit, mineral and sage. Full-bodied, intense and vibrant. Drink now through 2015. 17,496 cases made. –JL
93 Points & "Editor's Choice" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2008 vintage):"Run,
don’t walk to buy up cases of this beautiful, well-priced Chardonnay.
It’s rich and sumptuous in vanilla oak and lees-inspired flavors of
pineapples, pears and lime tart. Easy to find, with production of 17,496
cases. — S.H. (7/1/2010)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2008 vintage):"Another top value from Fess Parker is the 2008 Chardonnay Santa Barbara. This is the quintessential Santa Barbara Chardonnay, with copious quantities of tropical fruit, little evidence of wood, crisp acids, but a nice, medium-bodied, fruit-laden style that is ideal for drinking over the next several years." -Robert Parker (Aug 2010)
