Recent Press The World of Parker Notes from the Head Winemaker Wine Club Christmas on the Trail Annual Wine Club Member Release Day 2019

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1 N E W S L E T T E R The garden on the Fess Parker Home Ranch that supplies The Bear and Star with fresh seasonal food Photo by Blake Bronstad Recent Press The World of Parker Notes from the Head Winemaker Wine Club Christmas on the Trail Annual Wine Club Member Release Day 2019 FALL 2018

2 Recent Press & What s New NEW RELEASE 92 points 2015 Rodney s Vineyard Viognier 90 points 2015 Bien Nacido Vineyard 90 points 2015 Sta. Rita Hills Also featured in the same issue Treasure Hunt Exciting U.S. Values article 88 points Marcella s 90 points 2016 Sta. Rita Hills O ur 2016 Sta. Rita Hill was featured in the 13 West Coast Pinots at 90+ Points article in the August Issue of Wine Spectator! Elegant, showing suave dried berry and red fruit flavors that are flush with dried herb and understory accents. Rich and minerally on the finish. Drink now through points 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard 93 points 2016 Parker West 93 points 2016 Older Barrel IN THIS SHIPMENT IN THIS SHIPMENT IN THIS SHIPMENT M ore good news from Wine Spectator Featured in the September 5, 2018 Insider 92 points 2016 Ashley s 92 points 2016 Clone 115 IN THIS SHIPMENT 92 points 2016 Fiddlestix Vineyard 91 points 2016 Clone points 2016 Pommard Clone 90 points 2016 Ashley s 90 points 2016 Santa Barbara County Syrah 89 points / Editor s Choice 2017 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay A s the calendar year draws to a close, the only folks busier than the Harvest team is the Accounting department. They work diligently throughout the year to ensure that the year-end closing of the books is a smooth process all around. Thank you, Accounting! Working hard on the books and getting out of the locked room on the Accounting team s annual retreat! P.O. Box 908 Los Olivos, CA FAX

3 The World of Parker Taking It on the Road I n addition to the flurry of activity that we like to call harvest, the fall season is the time of year when the Parker family gets out and does some market work around the country. Spencer made his first ever trip to New York City, coincidentally on the 17th anniversary of September 11th. He participated in a market blitz and represented us at MS Walker Distributing s annual trade show. Tim and I hit the road as well. I spent a few days in my old stomping grounds of Maine working with our distributors, Pine State in Portland and Kennebunkport, then I took the opportunity to spend a long weekend with old friends in Small Point, Maine. It is definitely the most beautiful beach in the U.S. and well worth the trip. Tim trekked to Toronto and Boston where he worked with representatives from Family Wine Merchants and Martignetti Distribution before meeting up with me in Maine. Because Tim and I both endured long, cold Greer, Tim and I will meet up in London on October 27th to pour Fess Parker and Addendum wines at Robert Parker s Matter of Taste event. Since we ll already be over there we ll take the Chunnel to Paris and make a side trip to Champagne for the day. While we were gone, Eli held down the fort as Fess used to say. He is overseeing all north county business activities including the Spencer Shull and Liz Cooper at the MS Walker farming and cattle ranching Fall Tasting in NYC operations, interfacing daily with management at the Wine winters during our Country Inn and TBAS. Don t feel too badly for him though. As the ranking sibling and elder statesman, he college days in New will be representing the winery on an Oceana cruise England, we feel duty from Lisbon, Portugal to London next spring. bound to make sure that anyone who wants one can find a bottle of the Big Easy to help keep them warm! Champagne Jacquart Popham Beach in Small Point, ME But wait, there s more! Looking forward to catching up the next time you visit us in Los Olivos. Thank you for your ongoing support! Ashley Fall Newsletter

4 Head Winemaker W hat a beautiful start to the 2018 Vintage! I have not seen a year like this since the wonderful vintages of 2007 and The growing season started with a cool, wet spring which led into a cool, moderate summer. Things eventually started to heat up in July and the first half of August and then cooled down and an early fall climate with significant fog and marine cooling rolled in. We have harvested all of our Pinot Blair Fox Noir for the Fesstivity sparkling wines and slowly started pecking away at for our vineyard designated programs. Next to come into the winery will be Riesling and Viognier. There is still plenty of time for Syrah and the Red Rhône varietals, and we may not pick them until well into October and even November! We have not picked grapes in November since the 2012 vintage. It feels good to have a slower, more temperate vintage where I am able to casually make decisions, rather than frantically trying to find space! Hopefully Mother Nature continues to bless us with this cool weather and the rain stays away until the last grapes are in! As usual, wish us luck! I better get back out and join my team on the sorting table! As always, it is a pleasure making wine for your enjoyment and from all of us here at Fess Parker Cheers! Blair Fox, Head Winemaker Celebrate at Whether you're hosting family or celebrating with colleagues this fall, The Bear and Star restaurant at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn offers delicious Harvest prix fixe menu options as part of its private dining program. The Harvest menu features ingredients sourced directly from the farm at the Fess Parker Home Ranch; savor seasonal favorites such as roasted squash soup, coq au vin, and caramelized apple tart. Enjoy waived corkage for up to two bottles of wine and 20 corkage on additional bottles. Private dining can be hosted in the quiet intimacy of the Wine Room, in the inspiring laboratory-meets-library ambience of the Chef s Room, or al fresco on the Garden Terrace, which features sparkling lights and warm heaters on cool valley evenings. These spaces can accommodate parties as small as 6 up to 100+ TO BOOK A PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE: (805) OR HOST@THEBEARANDSTAR.COM 3 Fall Newsletter 2018

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 / / CHARDONNAY Parker West Vineyard...40 / / DRY RIESLING Rodney s Vineyard / / 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. Fall Newsletter

6 In this Shipment Fall 2018 Wine Club CHARTER CLUB 1 Red + 1 White 2017 Marcella s White Wine Bien Nacido Vineyard 58 Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLE WHITE WINE CLUB 2 Whites 2017 Marcella s White Wine Ashley s Chardonnay 40 Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLE REDS ONLY CLUB 2 Reds 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Older Barrel 58 Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLE QUAD CLUB 2 Reds + 2 Whites 2017 Marcella s White Wine Ashley s Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Older Barrel 58 Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLE PARKER S PINOT CLUB 6 Pinots 2016 Clone Older Barrel Parker West 58 Frontier Red BONUS BOTTLE 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 Fall Newsletter Bien Nacido 95 pts Wine Enthusiast 92 pts Santa Maria Valley Wine Advocate 2016 Older Barrels Sta. Rita Hills 93 pts Wine Advocate 93 pts Wine Enthusiast Vineyard Source: 100% Bien Nacido Vineyard located in the Santa Maria Valley Blocks: F Clone Selection: Pommard & 2A Composition: 100% Harvest Date: 9/13/16 9/16/16 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: Aged 16 months in 100% French oak, of which 25% is new Cooperage: Gillet, Meyrieux, Mercurey, François Frères, Atelier Centre Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume ph: 3.75 T.A.: 0.553g/100ml Production: 659 cases Vineyard Source: 100% Ashley s Vineyard located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation Blocks: W, 8B, 4A, 1, T Clone Selection: Pommard, 667, 777, 115, 114 Composition: 100% Harvest Date: 8/30/16 9/12/16 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: Aged 16 months in 100% neutral 4 year old French oak barrels Cooperage: Ermitage, François Frères, Boutes, Atelier Alcohol: 14.2% alcohol by volume ph: 3.64 T.A.: 0.547g/100ml Production: 400 cases Ruby garnet Ruby garnet Red cherry Raspberry Red plum Cola Black cherry Rose petal Red pepper Baking spices/ cinnamon Forest floor Earth Red currant Black cherry Cranberry Dusty tannin Earthy Clove Baking spices Forest floor Cigar box Bing cherry Red currant Black plum Baker s chocolate Grilled sage 2017 Marcella s White Wine 2017 Ashley s Chardonnay Vineyard Source: 44% from Camp Four Vineyard, 31% Rodney s Vineyard from Fess Parker home ranch, 25% Vogelzan Vineyard all in the Santa Ynez Valley appellation Composition: 47% Viognier, 38% Grenache Blanc, 12% Roussanne, 3% Marsanne Harvest Date: 9/5/17 10/13/17 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: 73% barrel fermented & aged for 9 months in 1 year & older French oak barrels, 27% stainless steel fermented & aged for 9 months Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume ph: 3.44 T.A.: 0.654g/100ml Production: 2041 cases Vineyard Source: 100% Ashley s Vineyard located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation Blocks: H, G, I, J, 6D Composition: 100% Chardonnay Harvest Date: 9/14/17 9/29/17 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: 100% barrel fermented and aged for 9 months in 36% new French oak Cooperage: Mercurey, Sirugue, Gillet, Boutes, François Frères, D Aquaitane Alcohol: 13.3% alcohol by volume ph: 3.52 T.A.: 0.680g/100ml Production: 2252 cases Santa Barbara County Pale straw White flowers (jasmine) Honeysuckle Green apple Apricot Sta. Rita Hills Ginger White peach Nectarine Green apple Lemon/ citrus Almond Golden straw Baked yellow apple Grilled pineapple Lemon cream custard Cinnamon Ocean air Golden Delicious apple Pear Lemon Brioche Toast 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 2016 Parker West Vineyard 93 pts Sta. Rita Hills Wine Enthusiast Vineyard Source: 100% from Parker West Vineyard located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation Blocks: 3, 2, 1 Clone Selection: Pommard Composition: 100% Harvest Date: 9/8/16 9/15/16 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: Aged 17 months in 100% French oak, of which 60% is new Cooperage: Atelier Centre, Bel Air, Gillet, François Frères, Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume ph: 3.75 T.A.: 0.530g/100ml Production: 416 cases Ruby garnet Red cherry Black plum Black raspberry Cigar box Sandalwood 2016 Clone 115 Sta. Rita Hills Asian spice Black cherry Red plum Clove Earth Cranberry Sage Forest floor Cigar box Cured tobacco Clove Cinnamon 91 pts Wine Enthusiast Black cherry Black raspberry Grilled sage Grilled plum Earth Dates: December 8th 9th, :00am to 5:00pm Passports: 45 Venue: Foxen Canyon Wine Trail Participating Wineries Your Christmas on the Trail passport is your ticket to 20 one-ounce pours from 13 participating wineries on the famous Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. On Saturday each winery will provide delicious small bites like chocolate, holiday cookies, cheese and charcuterie for you to enjoy. Included with your passport is a commemorative wine glass, special keepsake and exclusive wine deals. Passports are 45 and two people may share one passport. Participating Wineries are: Andrew Murray Vineyards, Cambria Winery, Cottonwood Canyon Winery, Fess Parker Winery, Firestone Vineyard, Foxen Vineyard & Winery, foxen 7200, Kenneth Volk Vineyards, Koehler Winery, Martian Ranch & Vineyard, Rancho Sisquoc Winery, Riverbench Vineyard Tasting Room, Tres Hermanas Winery, Zaca Mesa Winery Check events page for purchase details. Save the Date for Release Day 2019! 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 Vineyard Source: 100% Ashley s Vineyard located in the Sta. Rita Hills Blocks: 1 Clone Selection: 115 Composition: 100% Harvest Date: 9/7/16 Harvest Brix: Barrel Aging: Aged 16 months in 37% new French oak Cooperage: François Frères, Gillet, Mercurey Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume ph: 3.70 T.A.: 0.553g/100ml Production: 407 cases Garnet Red cherry Raspberry Red plum Chocolate Christmas on the Trail Milk chocolate Clove Cinnamon SAVE THE DATE for our 20th Annual Wine Club Member Release Day Barbecue! More details to follow. Please check the website events page! Please select one of three days to attend: Friday, May 3rd Saturday, May 4th Sunday, May 5th Try our newly released wines Barbecue by Plemmon s Catering Live Music Formal invitations will be sent out in March. We look forward to seeing you! Please contact Elaina at for details on Release Day Packages available at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn! Can t Make It to the Winery? Come say hi at any of the events we are attending around country & beyond! Wine Spectator Wine Experience New York City October 18-20, 2018 Matter of Taste London October 27, 2018 Matter of Taste New York City November 10, 2018 STARS of Cabernet Beverly Hills November 14, 2018 A chance to try a little Addendum Cabernet! *Note: Cancellations on above events must be made 48 hours in advance to receive a refund Bonus Bottle Please check the website at fessparker.com/events/ for up-to-date information on all events. W e are sending this bottle of Frontier Red to you at no charge as a Thank you! to all of our loyal wine club members. Happy Holidays! Fall Newsletter

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