The garden on the Fess Parker Home Ranch that supplies The Bear and Star with fresh seasonal food

– Photo by Blake Bronstad

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Recent Press ◆ The World of Parker Notes from the Head Winemaker ◆ Wine Club

Christmas on the Trail ◆ Annual Wine Club Member Release Day 2019

92 points – 2015 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier90 points – 2015 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir90 points – 2015 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

95 points – 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

93 points – 2016 Parker West Pinot Noir93 points – 2016 Older Barrel Pinot Noir

92 points – 2016 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir91 points – 2016 Clone 115 Pinot Noir91 points – 2016 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir90 points – 2016 Ashley’s Pinot Noir90 points – 2016 Santa Barbara County Syrah89 points / Editor’s Choice – 2017 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

As 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!

Recent Press & What’s New

P.O. Box 908 • Los Olivos , CA 93441 • 805 .688 . 1545 • 800 .841 . 1 104 • FAX 805 .686 . 1 130 • www.fessparker. com

Working hard on the books and getting out of the locked room on the Accounting team’s annual retreat!

90 points – 2016 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Our 2016 Sta. Rita Hill Pinot Noir 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 2022.

Also featured in the same issue “Treasure Hunt - 110 Exciting U.S. Values” article - 88 points - 2016 Marcella’s

More good news from Wine Spectator … Featured in the September 5, 2018 “Insider”

92 points – 2016 Ashley’s Pinot Noir92 points – 2016 Clone 115 Pinot Noir

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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

winters during our college days in New England, we feel duty bound to make sure that anyone who wants one can find a bottle of the Big Easy to help keep them warm!

But wait, there’s more!

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 farming and cattle ranching operations, interfacing daily with management at the Wine

Country Inn and TBAS. Don’t feel too badly for him though. As the ranking sibling and elder statesman, he will be representing the winery on an Oceana cruise from Lisbon, Portugal to London next spring.

Looking forward to catching up the next time you visit us in Los Olivos. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Taking It on the Road

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Popham Beach in Small Point, ME

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The World of Parker

Spencer Shull and Liz Cooper at the MS Walker Fall Tasting in NYC

Champagne Jacquart

What a beautiful start to the 2018 Vintage! I have not seen a year

like this since the wonderful vintages of 2007 and 2012. 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 Noir for the Fesstivity sparkling wines and slowly started pecking away at Pinot Noir 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

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These spaces can accommodate partiesas small as 6 up to 100+

celebrating with colleagues this fall, The Bear and Starrestaurant at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn offersdelicious Harvest prix fixe menu options as part of itsprivate dining program.

The Harvest menu features ingredients sourced directlyfrom the farm at the Fess Parker Home Ranch; savorseasonal favorites such as roasted squash soup, coq auvin, and caramelized apple tart. Enjoy waived corkagefor up to two bottles of wine and $20 corkage onadditional bottles.

Private dining can be hosted in the quiet intimacy of theWine Room, in the inspiring laboratory-meets-libraryambience of the Chef’s Room, or al fresco on theGarden Terrace, which features sparkling lights andwarm heaters on cool valley evenings.

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atCelebrate

RETAIL WINE CLUB Bottle/Case Bottle/Case

2017 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 / $205.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.20 / $182.40

2016 CHARDONNAY “Ashley’s” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 / $399.60 . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 / $355.20

2016 CHARDONNAY “Bien Nacido Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2016 CHARDONNAY “Sierra Madre Vineyard”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2016 CHARDONNAY “Parker West Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 / $432.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 / $384.00

2016 DRY RIESLING “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 / $259.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.20 / $230.40

2016 MARCELLA’S “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 / $216.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 / $192.00

2016 VIOGNIER “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28 / $302.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.40 / $268.80

2017 VIOGNIER “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 / $399.60 . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 / $355.20

2016 PINOT NOIR “Sta. Rita Hills” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

2015 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Parker West Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2016 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Older Barrel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 / $626.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.40 / $556.80

2015 PINOT NOIR “Sanford & Benedict Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 / $648.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.00 / $576.00

2016 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

2015 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54 / $583.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$43.20 / $518.40

2016 “THE BIG EASY” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 / $378.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00 / $336.00

2014 CROCKETT “Rodney’s Vineyard” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD OUT

FRONTIER RED “Lot 97” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14 / $151.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.20 / $134.40

TRADITIONS “Port style wine” (500mL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 / $259.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.20 / $230.40

2009 FINALE “Sauternes style” (375mL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 / $324.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 / $288.00

Available Now

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Prices subject to change. All of the wines listed below are available through our website at www.fessparker.com or for you traditionalists out there, through our tasting room at 800-841-1104. 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

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. www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/fedex.jsp

In this Shipment

Color:Golden

straw Aromas:Baked

yellow apple

Grilled pineapple

Lemon cream

Vanilla custard

Cinnamon

NutmegOcean airFlavors:Golden

Delicious apple

Pear

LemonVanillaBrioche Toast oakNutmeg

2017 Ashley’s ChardonnaySta. Rita Hills

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: 20.0 – 24.7 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

Prices are subject to change and do not include shipping or taxes required by each state. If you are not receiving emails regarding shipping dates, tracking information, or special offers please email wineclub@fessparker.com and let us know.

CHARTER CLUB1 Red + 1 White2017 Marcella’s White Wine $202016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir $58Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLERetail Price: $78Club Price: $58.50

WHITE WINE CLUB2 Whites2017 Marcella’s White Wine $202017 Ashley’s Chardonnay $40Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLERetail Price: $60Club Price: $45

REDS ONLY CLUB2 Reds2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir $582016 Older Barrel Pinot Noir $58Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLERetail Price: $116Club Price: $87

QUAD CLUB2 Reds + 2 Whites2017 Marcella’s White Wine $202017 Ashley’s Chardonnay $402016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir $582016 Older Barrel Pinot Noir $58Frontier Red Lot 97 BONUS BOTTLERetail Price: $176Club Price: $132

PARKER’S PINOT CLUB6 Pinots2016 Clone 115 Pinot Noir $582016 Older Barrel Pinot Noir $58 2016 Parker West Pinot Noir $58Frontier Red BONUS BOTTLERetail Price: $348Club Price: $261

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5 F a l l N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 1 8Receipts 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 888-877-3335.

Color:Ruby garnet

Aromas:Black cherryRose petal Red pepper

Baking spices/cinnamon

VanillaForest floorEarth Red currant

Flavors:Black

cherryCranberryDusty

tanninEarthy

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2016 Bien NacidoPinot NoirSanta Maria Valley

Vineyard Source: 100% Bien Nacido Vineyard located in the Santa Maria Valley

Blocks: F Clone Selection: Pommard & 2A Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/13/16 – 9/16/16 Harvest Brix: 23.4 – 24.8 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

95 pts – Wine Enthusiast92 pts – Wine Advocate

Color:Ruby garnet Aromas:Red cherryRaspberry Red plumCola

Baking spices

Forest floor

Vanilla Cigar

box

Flavors:Bing

cherryRed currantBlack plumBaker’s

chocolate

Vanilla Grilled sage Nutmeg

2016 Older BarrelsPinot NoirSta. Rita Hills

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% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 8/30/16 – 9/12/16 Harvest Brix: 24.9 – 26.2 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

93 pts – Wine Advocate93 pts – Wine Enthusiast

Color:Pale straw

Aromas:White

flowers (jasmine)

Honeysuckle Green appleApricot

GingerVanilla

Flavors:White peachNectarine Green apple

Lemon/citrus

AlmondVanilla

2017 Marcella’s White Wine Santa Barbara County

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: 20.5 – 25.6 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

Christmas on the TrailDates: December 8th – 9th, 2017 • 10:00am to 5:00pm Passports: $45 Venue: Foxen Canyon Wine Trail Participating WineriesYour 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.

*Note: Cancellations on above events must be made 48 hours in advance to receive a refund

F a l l N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 1 8 6Please check the website at fessparker.com/events/ for up-to-date information on all events.

Upcoming Events

Color:Ruby garnet

Aromas:Red cherryBlack plumBlack

raspberryCigar boxSandalwood

VanillaAsian spiceFlavors:Black cherryRed plumClove Nutmeg

Earth CranberrySage

2016 Parker West VineyardPinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

Vineyard Source: 100% from Parker West Vineyard located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Blocks: 3, 2, 1 Clone Selection: Pommard Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/8/16 – 9/15/16 Harvest Brix: 23.9 – 25.1 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

93 pts – Wine Enthusiast

Color:Garnet Aromas:Red cherryRaspberryRed plumChocolate

Forest floorCigar boxCured

tobaccoCloveCinnamon

Flavors:Black cherryBlack

raspberryGrilled sageGrilled plumEarth

VanillaMilk

chocolateClove Cinnamon

2016 Clone 115Pinot NoirSta. Rita Hills

Vineyard Source: 100% Ashley’s Vineyard located in the Sta. Rita Hills

Blocks: 1 Clone Selection: 115 Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/7/16 Harvest Brix: 24.7 – 25.9 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

91 pts – Wine Enthusiast

Save the Date for Release Day 2019!20th Annual Wine Club Member Release Day BBQDates: Fri, May 3, 2019 - Sun, May 5, 2019 Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm Venue: Fess Parker Winery & VineyardSAVE 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 888-877-3335 for details on Release Day Packages available at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn!

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

We 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!

Bonus Bottle

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!

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