Star-bright clear pale yellow. Tropical fruit and white flowers on the nose. Full-bodied mouthfeel with (surprisingly) medium acidity. Green banana and magnolia on the palate. Change to a clear bottle seems to represent a slight upping of the brightness in the wine over previous vintages. Still, tops among US single-variety whites. Enjoy now.
Star-bright clear pale yellow. Tropical fruit and white flowers on the nose. Full-bodied mouthfeel with (surprisingly) medium acidity. Green banana and magnolia on the palate. Change to a clear bottle seems to represent a slight upping of the brightness in the wine over previous vintages. Still, tops among US single-variety whites. Enjoy now.
1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2015Star bright straw gold. White flowers and green bananas on the nose and full-bodied palate. Again a bit brighter acidity than I'm used to from Fess Parker, but still a top of the line American white.
Star bright straw gold. White flowers and green bananas on the nose and full-bodied palate. Again a bit brighter acidity than I'm used to from Fess Parker, but still a top of the line American white.
Jun 24th, 2015
Vanilla and stone fruits. Bright mid palate. Honeydew, citrus, zesty lingering acidity wrapped around the oak. #chairmansselection PA $14.99
Vanilla and stone fruits. Bright mid palate. Honeydew, citrus, zesty lingering acidity wrapped around the oak. #chairmansselection PA $14.99
Feb 26th, 2015
This wine was at its peak at a warmer temperature than most. Really pretty tropical notes and hay. Under-ripe mango, kiwi, very direct nose and alcohol comes through (14.5) The palette is all about the malo and new oak, soft, buttery, nice acid, lingering finish. I can't help but believe that this wine lacks soul (or typicity?) but it's damn good. Maybe if this were the benchmark of Santa Barbara County wines? Regardless this is great with spicy Indian. Good job FP.
This wine was at its peak at a warmer temperature than most. Really pretty tropical notes and hay. Under-ripe mango, kiwi, very direct nose and alcohol comes through (14.5) The palette is all about the malo and new oak, soft, buttery, nice acid, lingering finish. I can't help but believe that this wine lacks soul (or typicity?) but it's damn good. Maybe if this were the benchmark of Santa Barbara County wines? Regardless this is great with spicy Indian. Good job FP.
Sep 20th, 2015
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
