Fess Parker Winery
14.9% abv on the label
$11.99 a bottle
From: Super Fine Wine & Liquor
NV – No Vintage
California Red Wine
Blend: 36% Syrah, 20% Cinsaut, 12% Petite Sirah, 11%
Grenache, 8% Carignane, 6% Tempranilla, 3% Souzao, 2% Counoise, 2% Mourvedre
I think they may have missed one or two other grapes!
Appearance: ruby red body
Aroma: after letting the glass breathe for a while the nose
seems a little more under control; big time peppery spice at first, as the nose
settles – a berry bowl mixture comes to mind and it seems on the tart side of
the berry taste
Flavors: right after opening the bottle it is a little tart;
the tannins and acidity seem a little wacked out for the moment; black currant,
raspberry, dark cherry, and cranberry come into play; nice spice note; a little
earthy – more like a watery earthy style or mineral water
Mouthfeel: tart; soft flannel feel; tannins have a little
bite; moderate acidity; mineral water on the edge; thin on the back and
aftertaste;
To the Point: not bad for a 12 dollar bottle; drinks like a
12 dollar bottle; Lot No. 122 drank like a 25 dollar bottle for only 12 bucks; probably
at it end for age; Lot No. 90 is out – I’ll have to look for this one.
