Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay is a full-bodied dry white wine made from Chardonnay, in USA, by Fess Parker. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Ripe stone fruit, creme brulee, hazelnut, baking spice and pairs well with Lobster, roast chicken and rich seafood.
Michael's take
“Ripe yellow peach, caramelized pineapple, toasted vanilla bean, creamy, expansive, sun-drenched Santa Barbara richness.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Fess Parker
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay
- Lobster
- roast chicken
- rich seafood
- brie
When to open it
- Dinner party
- special occasion
- gift bottle
Where to buy Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay
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Questions people ask
What does Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay taste like?
Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay is a full-bodied dry white wine with notes of Ripe stone fruit, creme brulee, hazelnut, baking spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is low and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Ripe yellow peach, caramelized pineapple, toasted vanilla bean, creamy, expansive, sun-drenched Santa Barbara richness.
What food goes with Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay?
Michael pairs Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay with Lobster, roast chicken, rich seafood and brie. It works best for Dinner party, special occasion and gift bottle.
How much does Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay cost?
Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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