2022 Fess Parker - Pinot Noir Parker West Santa Rita Hills (750ml)
From Fess Parker's Parker West vineyard—the westernmost block in Sta. Rita Hills—this 2022 Pinot Noir captures the cool, wind-swept character that defines Santa Barbara County's premier Pinot region. Hand-harvested from Parker West and aged in French oak, the wine preserves the estate's signature balance of fruit, spice, and earth.
The Parker West site sits on sandy, low-vigor soils just a few miles from the cold Pacific fog that defines the appellation's style, producing a long, slow ripening that yields a wine with a distinctly wild, savory edge.
On the nose, the wine opens with dense dark fruit and turned earth, then reveals nuanced hints of chaparral, clove, and nutmeg. On the palate, wild herbs and sagebrush frame a core of plum and pomegranate, with a delicate vanilla presence lingering through the finish.
Food pairings
- Grilled quail
- Triple-cream cheese