{"product_id":"fress-parker-syrah-santa-barbara-county","title":"Fress Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eFess Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County\u003c\/strong\u003e is a polished, Rhône-inspired California red that captures the dark fruit, savory spice, and coastal freshness that have made Santa Barbara County one of the most exciting Syrah regions in the country. Fess Parker’s current release page describes it as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"476\"\u003edelicious and approachable wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that represents the best of Santa Barbara County Syrah, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"610\"\u003edark cherry, blackberry, spice, toast, and subtle minty herbal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built primarily from estate fruit and shaped by French oak aging, it offers the kind of richness and refinement that feels equally suited to dinner service, gifting, or elevated everyday drinking. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eThe current \u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e2022 Santa Barbara County Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e is composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e98% Syrah and 2% Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a classic Rhône-style blend that helps lift the aromatics and add polish to the wine’s overall structure. Fess Parker’s product page lists the wine at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, with production totaling \u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e2,022 cases\u003c\/strong\u003e, and notes that the cooperage includes barrels from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eFrançois Frères, Trust, Ermitage, and Meyrieux\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eRecent technical sheets also show how strongly this bottling is tied to the estate’s core Syrah program. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e technical sheet lists the Santa Barbara County Syrah as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e98% Syrah, 2% Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e100% from Rodney’s Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e at the Fess Parker Home Ranch, while the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e bottling drew mostly from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eRodney’s Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e with smaller contributions from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eCamp Four, Hampton Vineyard, and Colson Canyon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, those details show a consistent house style grounded in Santa Barbara County Syrah fruit and shaped by Rhône varietal sensibility. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eOn the nose and palate, the current release is centered on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003edark cherry, blackberry, spice, and toast\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003elight mint and herbal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e adding lift and complexity. That profile gives the wine a distinctly Santa Barbara feel: ripe and generous, but not heavy, with enough freshness and savory detail to keep it composed. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eAdditional estate Syrah notes from Fess Parker’s vineyard-designated bottlings help reinforce the broader stylistic range behind this wine. The winery’s Hampton Vineyard Syrah technical sheets describe a profile of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eblackberry, blueberry compote, black plum, dark chocolate, grilled herbs, leather, scorched earth, BBQ meat, smoke, and tar\u003c\/strong\u003e, suggesting the kind of darker, more savory framework that underpins the estate’s Syrah philosophy. That deeper flavor framing is an inference about house style rather than a direct tasting note for the Santa Barbara County bottling itself. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eFess Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County\u003c\/strong\u003e especially compelling is its balance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eapproachability and regional character\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the plush fruit and polish that make it easy to recommend, but also the herbal, spicy, Rhône-inspired detail that gives it more identity than a generic California Syrah. For shoppers looking for a red that feels expressive, versatile, and distinctly Santa Barbara, this is a particularly strong bottle. That broader positioning is an inference based on the winery’s notes, blend, and sourcing details. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3878\"\u003eServe it just below room temperature to let the fruit, spice, and herbal tones open fully. It should pair especially well with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003egrilled lamb, roast chicken, barbecue, braised meats, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, though those pairing suggestions are an inference based on the wine’s Syrah profile rather than a specific winery pairing note. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3963\"\u003eWhat is Fess Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003eSanta Barbara County Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e from Fess Parker Winery, presented by the winery as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003edelicious and approachable\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhône-inspired red with dark fruit, spice, toast, and subtle herbal lift. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4272\"\u003eWhat are the key specs of Fess Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003eThe current \u003cstrong data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4295\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e release is \u003cstrong data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4336\"\u003e98% Syrah and 2% Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4362\"\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a listed production of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4407\"\u003e2,022 cases\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fess Parker also identifies the cooperage as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003eFrançois Frères, Trust, Ermitage, and Meyrieux\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4614\"\u003eWhat flavors characterize Fess Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4617\"\u003eThe winery describes the current release with notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4717\"\u003edark cherry, blackberry, spice, and toast\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4761\"\u003elight mint and herbal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"5148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4866\"\u003eHow should you enjoy Fess Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4866\" data-end=\"4869\"\u003eServe it slightly below room temperature. It should work especially well with grilled meats, barbecue, braised dishes, mushrooms, and aged cheeses; those pairings are an inference based on the wine’s fruit, spice, and savory Syrah profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5212\"\u003eWhat makes Fess Parker Syrah Santa Barbara County special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5212\" data-end=\"5215\"\u003eIts appeal comes from the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"5256\" data-end=\"5396\"\u003eSanta Barbara County sourcing, Rhône-style Syrah-Viognier blending, French oak élevage, and a polished but regionally expressive profile\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps the wine both approachable and distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M. S. 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