In April we are heading to California for wines from two wine areas and two different producers. The white is 2023 Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay. The late actor Fess Parker, aka Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, ventured into cattle farming and growing grapes when he retired from acting. In 1989 Fess Parker Winery was opened in Santa Barbara. Today his children carry on the tradition. This vintage is made from grapes harvested from 9 vineyards in Santa Barbara County and is 100% barrel fermented and aged in French and Hungarian oak. It received a 91 from Wine Enthusiast.
The red selection is 2023 Old Soul Petite Sirah from Oak Ridge Winery in Lodi. If you check their website you will see we have featured Maggio and Blazon wines produced by Oak Ridge. Petite Sirah is its own grape variety that comes from a cross between Syrah and Pelousin. It is a more tannic and rustic wine than Syrah. This is a full-bodied red so get the grill ready
2023 Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay, California $18
This Chardonnay is medium bodied, with some acidity. It offers a lot of wine for the money, displaying ripe apple, lemon peel, and melon, with more subtle honeysuckle, mineral, and spice notes, punctuated by buttered toast on the finish. This is a versitile Chardonnay. Alcohol: 14.1%
2023 Old Soul Petite Sirah, Lodi, California $13
This is a blend of 77% Petite Sirah, 12% Zinfandel 6% Petit Verdot & , 5% Malbec. This is a dark, inky color with aromas of boysenberry and blackberry. Vanilla bean and toasted caramel are framed with spicy oak and lush, velvety tannins.This is a full bodied wine ready for grilled meats.Alcohol: 14.5%
