Fess Parker Syrah 2006 Impresses Wine Lovers

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The 2006 vintage of Fess Parker Syrah, a 15.5% ABV wine from California's Santa Barbara County, is described as having a strong nose of currant, black cherry, and spice, with abundant peppery flavors and bold fruit notes of blackberry and currant. The wine benefits from decanting and pairs well with hearty dishes like baked ziti and grilled steak.

Why it matters

Fess Parker Winery is a well-known producer in Santa Barbara's thriving wine scene, known for crafting high-quality Syrah that showcases the region's ability to grow the grape. This 2006 vintage demonstrates the winery's skill in producing bold, flavorful Syrah that appeals to wine enthusiasts.

The details

The 2006 Fess Parker Syrah is a 100% Syrah wine sourced from the winery's Camp Four and Rodney's Vineyard sites in Santa Barbara County. The wine has a strong alcohol presence at 15.5% ABV, which the author notes benefits from decanting for an hour or more to allow the flavors to open up. The wine displays prominent notes of currant, black cherry, and spice on the nose, with abundant peppery spice and bold fruit flavors of blackberry and currant on the palate. The author found the wine paired well with hearty dishes like baked ziti and grilled steak.

• The wine tasting event the author attended in Santa Barbara took place last year.

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