[87 Wine Advocate] A solid effort considering its price and production of more than 8,000 cases, the 2010 Pinot Noir offers up dark red cherries, flowers, leather, licorice and a hint of tobacco. It shows good depth, richness and complexity at this level. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017 (30th Aug 2012)Pinot Noir has long been an important part of Fess Parker Winery's tradition with an emphasis on the two finest growing regions for Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria and Sta. Rita Hills - as well as a commitment to producing wines of distinctive varietal typicity that best expresse vintage and terroir.
