Recent Press The World of Parker Notes from the Head Winemaker Wine Club Open That Bottle Night Release Day 2019 World of Pinot Fess Parker Dinner

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1 N E W S L E T T E R The Parker Family Photo by Brittany Taylor Recent Press The World of Parker Notes from the Head Winemaker Wine Club Open That Bottle Night Release Day 2019 World of Pinot Fess Parker Dinner WINTER 2019

2 Recent Press & What s New 92 points 2016 Parker West 95 points 2016 The Big Easy 94 points 2015 Rodney s Vineyard 93 points 2016 Ashley s 93 points 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard 92 points 2016 Clone points 2016 Pommard Clone IN THIS 91 points 2016 Ashley s SHIPMENT 91 points 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard 92 points 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard 94 points 2016 Ashley s IN THIS SHIPMENT 94 points 2016 Parker West 93 points 2016 Clone points 2016 Older Barrel 92 points 2016 Pommard Clone 92 points 2016 The Big Easy 92 points 2015 Rodney s Vineyard 91+ points 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard 91 points 2016 Ashley s 91 points 2016 Fiddlestix Vineyard 90 points 2016 Parker West 90 points 2016 Older Barrel 90 points 2016 Santa Barbara County 90 points 2016 Rodney s Vineyard Viognier 91 points 2016 Rodney s Vineyard Viognier 91 points 2016 Santa Barbara County 90 points 2016 Parker West 90 points 2016 Fiddlestix Vineyard 90 points 2016 Sta. Rita Hills The Big Easy 91 points 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard T he Big Easy was recommended in an October 29, 2018 WineSpectator.com article titled 8 Gutsy California Red Blends 91 points 2016 Parker West Bold and plump with fruit, offering expressive blackberry, orange zest and smoked pepper flavors., Petite Sirah and Grenache. Drink now through points 2016 Pommard Clone 91 points 2016 Ashley s 90 points 2016 Older Barrel 95 points 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard 90 points 2016 Sta. Rita Hills P.O. Box 908 Los Olivos, CA FAX

3 The World of Parker Wrapping Up the Year W ell it looks like 2018 is a wrap! How did that happen so quickly? We hope that all of you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are feeling optimistic about the new year ahead! We re feeling very enthusiastic about 2019 and have some exciting news to share. For starters, we have added yet another family member to the team. My daughter, Greer Shull, agreed to leave the Bay Area and come on board at Fespar as our Digital Marketing Coordinator for the Wine Country Inn, the Bear and Star and the winery as well. She will be managing all of our social media, supporting our marketing team at large and representing the family at tastings and special events. In other news, some much needed change is in store for the main tasting here at the winery in the wake of recent upgrades to the barrel room and terrace. After 30 years we re planning renovations to the bathrooms, updating the general look and exploring new seating options. It may take a little time, so be patient with us; we want to get it right. Greer Shull and Ashley Parker Snider As this is our 30 th anniversary year, we will be hosting numerous events here at the winery and all over the country. Be sure to follow us on for all the latest. Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you at Release Day! Ashley Join us in Congratulating Adelle & James from the Fess Parker Winery team! A delle is the latest team member to pass the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Certification which provides wine and hospitality professionals with a thorough review of the world of wines and spirits at the highest professional standards. We are proud to now have 6 team members on staff who have earned their Introductory Certification. James is the second member of the winery team to pass the Certified Sommelier Examination. This rigorous exam tests the candidates proficiency as a beverage professional, in a restaurant setting, and ensures a degree of skill in salesmanship, beverage program management, tasting ability, and a theoretical understanding of the world of wine and beverage. Congratulations! Wine Club Members S o that we may better serve you during your winery visit, please let us know you are coming. Barrett will be happy to take reservations for your group, please him at barrett@fessparker.com or call Wi n t e r N e w s l e t t e r

4 Head Winemaker W Thomas Fire wreaked havoc on Santa Barbara hat a beautiful contrast this vintage County and became the largest wildfire in was compared to the last few! California history. That record has since 2018 started off cool and stayed that been broken, and I am happy to see the green way for the duration of the vintage with hillsides and to be clear of the fire danger that no sudden heat spikes or early fall rains. has been ravaging the state. It is proposed that This vintage reminds me of a couple of we will have a strong winter season with ample my favorite vintages like 2007 and rainfall that will fill our lakes and reservoirs Both vintages had ample yields, as did and help replenish our depleted ground water 2018, and were very moderate, allowing reserves. I am also hoping to get a few days on me to pick when the grapes were ready the slopes this winter. and not because of some external event that was forcing my hand. In fact, this Blair Fox I hope you have an amazing holiday season might be the highest quality with family, friends and of course wine! As always, it is vintage I have ever worked with, in my 21 vintages of a pleasure making wine for your enjoyment. making wine! was not the only shining star: from Viognier to, all of the varieties really made Cheers! spectacular wines this vintage. It is also wonderful to see an early start to winter with cold nights, cool days and early rains. This time last year, the 3 Wi n t e r N e w s l e t t e r Blair Fox, Head Winemaker

5 Available Now Prices subject to change. All of the wines listed below are available through our website at or for you traditionalists out there, through our tasting room at Shipping is available to the following states only: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, NM, ND, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY Retail WINE CLUB Bottle/Case Bottle/Case 2017 CHARDONNAY Santa Barbara County / / CHARDONNAY Ashley s / / CHARDONNAY Bien Nacido Vineyard...40 / / CHARDONNAY Sierra Madre Vineyard...40 / / CHARDONNAY Parker West Vineyard...40 / / DRY RIESLING Rodney s Vineyard / / RIESLING Santa Barbara County...15 / / MARCELLA S Santa Barbara County...20 / / VIOGNIER Santa Barbara County...28 / / VIOGNIER Rodney s Vineyard / / PINOT NOIR Sta. Rita Hills / / PINOT NOIR Ashley s / / PINOT NOIR Bien Nacido Vineyard / / PINOT NOIR Parker West Vineyard / / PINOT NOIR Clone / / PINOT NOIR Pommard Clone / / PINOT NOIR Older Barrel...58 / / PINOT NOIR Sanford & Benedict Vineyard...60 / / SYRAH Santa Barbara County...30 / / SYRAH Rodney s Vineyard...54 / / THE BIG EASY...35 / / CROCKETT Rodney s Vineyard...SOLD OUT FRONTIER RED Lot / / TRADITIONS Port style wine (500mL)...24 / / FINALE Sauternes style (375mL)...30 / / Attention! Not home during the day to sign for packages or don t have an alternate location to ship to? There are now over 8000 Walgreens locations that will accept FedEx packages for customers. Check with your local Walgreens to see if they are participating in this service or search for a convenient location using the Walgreens website. Then give us a call and we will update your shipping address. Winter Newsletter

6 In this Shipment Winter 2019 Wine Club CHARTER CLUB 1 Red + 1 White 2017 Parker West Ashley s 58 Retail Price: Club Price: WHITE WINE CLUB 2 Whites 2017 Santa Barbara County Viognier Parker West 40 Retail Price: Club Price: Ashley s 2016 Rodney s Vineyard Source: 100% from Ashley s Vineyard located in the Santa Rita Hills Blocks: 1, W, 8B, T, 4A Clone Selection: Pommard, 115, 777, 667, 114 Composition: 100% Harvest Date: 8/30/16 9/12/16 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: Aged 16 months in 100% French oak, of which 58% is new Cooperage: Ermitage, Sirugue, Mercurey, François Frères, Gillet Alcohol: 14.2% alcohol by volume ph: 3.70 T.A.: 0.547g/100ml Production: 1191 cases Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney s Vineyard from the Fess Parker home ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley Blocks: F3-A, F1, I Composition: 100% Harvest Date: 9/23/16 10/4/16 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: Aged 20 months in 100% French oak, of which 52% is new Cooperage: François Frères, Meyrieux, Ermitage, Sirugue Alcohol: 14.5% alcohol by volume ph: 3.70 T.A.: 0.544g/100ml Production: 487 cases Color: Ruby garnet Color: Opaque ruby Aromas: Blueberry Black cherry Smoke Tar Santa Barbara County Sta. Rita Hills Aromas: Black cherry Sage Lavender Forest floor Cigar box Red plum Boysenberry Cinnamon stick Flavors: Black cherry Red plum Baker s chocolate Tarragon Clove Nutmeg Dried tobacco Blackberry liqueur Lavender Baking spices Flavors: Blueberry Blackberry Dark chocolate Clove Earth Dried herbs Smoked meat 2017 Viognier 2016 Ashley s 58 Santa Barbara County 2017 Parker West Vineyard 2016 Rodney s Vineyard 54 Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney s Vineyard from Fess Parker home ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley Blocks: K Composition: 100% Viognier Harvest Date: 9/5/17 Harvest Brix: 24.1 Barrel Aging: 100% barrel fermented and aged for 9 months in 15% 1-year old French oak and 85% 2-year & older French & Hungarian oak Cooperage: D Aquitane, Berthomieu, Trust, Sirugue, T. Mercurey Alcohol: 14.3% alcohol by volume ph: 3.44 T.A.: 0.645g/100ml Production: 693 cases Vineyard Source: 100% Parker West Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation REDS ONLY CLUB 2 Reds Retail Price: Club Price: QUAD CLUB 2 Reds + 2 Whites 2017 Santa Barbara County Viognier Parker West Ashley s Rodney s Vineyard 54 Retail Price: Club Price: Prices are subject to change and do not include shipping or taxes required by each state. If you are not receiving s regarding shipping dates, tracking information, or special offers please wineclub@fessparker.com and let us know. 5 Wi n t e r N e w s l e t t e r Color: Light straw Aromas: Honeysuckle Graham cracker Peach Orange peel Sta. Rita Hills Apricot Star of anise Flavors: White peach Nectarine Lemon meringue Apricot Yellow apple Blocks: 7 Composition: 100% Harvest Date: 10/2/17 Harvest Brix: 24.4 Barrel Aging: 100% barrel fermented & aged for 9 months in 29% new French oak Cooperage: Sirugue, Mercurey Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume ph: 3.33 T.A.: 0.616g/100ml Production: 350 cases Color: Golden straw Aromas: Yellow apple Pear Grilled pineapple Cinnamon Grilled bread/ toast Butterscotch Flavors: Lemon cream Citrus Yellow peach Golden apple Toasty oak Receipts for Wine Club shipments are not included in the package due to time constraints. See cost per shipment under each Club Offering at left. The amount will show on your next credit card statement. For further information please call your Wine Club Coordinator, Elaina, directly at her toll free number

7 Upcoming Events Open That Bottle Night Date: Sat, Feb 23, 2019 Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Venue: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard VIP Barrel Room O pen That Bottle Night is an event to give friends and family the reason to finally open that bottle that is otherwise simply too special to drink. The Fess Parker Winery Barrel Room will be transformed into a grand party venue complete with a delicious dinner of refined ranch cuisine from Chef John Cox of The Bear and Star restaurant, a dedicated sommelier for each table and, of course, plenty of Library selections celebrating our 30 year anniversary. As the evening progresses, you re encouraged to break out a bottle of your own and enjoy tastes from our library of wines. The evening will be dedicated to celebrating good wine and making new memories together. Limited to 80 guests Tickets are 125 per person 100 for Wine Club Members (limit 2 tickets per membership) RSVP to Jessica at jessicamarie@fessparker.com Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit World of Pinot - Fess Parker Dinner: 30 Years of Fess Parker Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bacara - Santa Barbara, CA H elp us celebrate our 30 th anniversary at World of Pinot with a 5-course dinner and retrospective. Members of the Parker family, as well as head winemaker Blair Fox, will be on hand to walk guests through rare library wines representing the breadth and depth of the winery s portfolio. Chef John Cox of The Bear and Star restaurant will deliver a carefully paired menu of his signature refined ranch cuisine to complement the tasting. Date: Fri, April 12, 2019 Venue: Perini Ranch Buffalo Gap, TX J oin us at the 2019 Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit where we ll dine and dance the night away under the West Texas stars. Sample the region s finest cuisine from some of today s hottest chefs. The Bear and Star s very own Chef John Cox will be a featured chef and we ll be there to pair our wines and celebrate our 30th anniversary Texas style. To keep up to date on events please visit Tickets are Tickets can be purchased at 20th Annual Wine Club Member Release Day BBQ Dates: Fri, May 3, Sun, May 5, 2019 Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm Venue: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard F ess Parker Winery & Vineyard cordially invites our valued Wine Club Members to the 20th Annual Wine Club Member Release Day BBQ! Please select one of three days to attend (One day only attendance!): Friday, May 3rd, Saturday, May 4th, Sunday, May 5th 11:00am to 3:00pm Barbecue by Plemmon s Catering. Live Music! Try our newly released wines! Tickets are 15 per Wine Club Member (Maximum of 2 tickets per Wine Club Membership) - Please RSVP by Friday, April 26th (reservations based on availability) Due to the popularity of this event we will not be taking guest reservations for this event until March 25th. You may put your guests on a waiting list and we will notify you of availability after March 25th. Please contact Jessica for guest waiting list - jessicamarie@fessparker. com or Guest tickets are 40 for Friday or Sunday attendance only. PLEASE NOTE: Make your hotel reservations now, the Santa Barbara County Vintner s Festival is scheduled for the same weekend, so room inventories will be low! Keep checking website events page for more 30 th Anniversary events throughout the year! *Note: Cancellations on above events must be made 48 hours in advance to receive a refund Please check the website at fessparker.com/events/ for up-to-date information on all events. Wi n t e r r N e w s l e t t e r

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