Fess Parker Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills (75cl, 14.1%)

Fess Parker Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills is a small-set, hand-harvested Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County, California, bottled at 14.1% ABV. The 2021 vintage earned 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. Fess Parker Winery was named a Top 100 Winery in the World by Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2022 and 2023. The wine emphasises clonal selection and vineyard-designated fruit, vinified in small sets. Fresh pomegranate and wild cherry lead the nose, followed by currant, loamy earth, sagebrush and wet slate. The palate is taut and structured, with red plum, cranberry, cola spice, fennel, white cherry and light blueberry, finishing with rose potpourri, toasted herbs and cranberry acidity.