Expect blackberry, plum, black pepper, smoked meat, and a touch of dried herb with full body and ripe tannins. The 2018 California vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Syrah
- Region
- USA / California / Santa Barbara County
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, Rhône-influenced, oak-aged
The producer
Fess Parker Winery was founded in 1989 by actor Fess Parker. The estate produces a range of Santa Barbara wines including Syrah from cool-climate sites. The brand gained pop-culture exposure as a setting in the film "Sideways."
What critics say
Fess Parker Syrah receives consistently solid reviews as a well-made Santa Barbara Rhône-style wine.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, smoked brisket, lamb sausages