Reviews & Ratings

2010 Fess Parker Winery Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Santa Barbara County"

Winery: Fess Parker Winery

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Barbara County"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Barbara County

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 2,572

KWG Score: 90 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 17, 2013

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Syrah opens with a mild cranberry and blackberry jam like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a black plum and blackberry blend with notes of black pepper. I also detected hints of boysenberry and black currant and old oak. The finish is dry and its medium tannins are sticky and linger for a while. This wine would pair well with sweet barbecue ribs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: On the nose, this Syrah has an abundance of bold aromas including blackberry, black pepper, blueberry, graham cracker and baking spices. Bold flavors of black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and clove combine with smoked meat, vanilla and espresso.

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