Fess Parker Winery
Santa Maria, California, USA
14.9% abv
66% Syrah, 19% Petite Sirah, 15% Grenache
Aged: 20 months in 40% new French & American Oak
Runs around $35.00 bottle
Purchased: Super Fine Wine & Liquor Canton Michigan
Read the posting on the 2009 The Big Easy
Appearance: garnet with a purple edge, nice legs on the
glass
Aroma: let this bottle open before enjoying; big juicy dark
berries: blackberry, mulberry, boysenberry; solid earthy tone of soil – it’s
like you can taste the soil the vines were grown in with each sniff; has
sweetness and creaminess of a 55% dark chocolate; here and there I get a whiff
of ground white peppercorn with its musty style;
Flavors: the first few sips right after opening the bottle
it seemed a little thin; after letting it open the flavors really popped; rich
dark berries mingle with the 55% like dark chocolate; a touch of campfire
toasted marshmallow; tart cranberry on the mid; peppery spice seems to be more
on the finish; nice earthy notes evolve – lighter earthy tone on the front and
moderate earthy tones on the back;
Mouthfeel: tannins are under control; nice acidity; hint of
sweetness swirls around the dark berry like bitterness; rich berry profile;
pleasing earthy tone; dry feel;
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To the Point: decant this bottle for 30 minutes before enjoying;
fresh out of the bottle comes across thin and once it opens up boy is it tasty;
just as good as the 2009 blend; might not be as complex as that vintage but
damn close; I highly recommend; can age till 2019; I bought a six pack case and
I don’t think one of these bottles will make it to 2016 – so, I guess I should
buy another six pack!
And, for the cigar lovers – this is great with a fine
cigar. I would recommend a medium rare
filet mignon topped with blue cheese and cherries or grilled lamb chops; I will
do a full dinner review with this wine down the road.
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