Parker Station Pinot Noir 2016

  • 89 Wilfred
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Vintage
2016

Size
750ML

ABV
13.8%

Features
Screw Cap

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Winemaker Notes

This medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir displays enticing cherry, plum, and strawberry fruit flavors on the nose and palate, complemented by nuances of spice, clove, and herbs with a hint of toasty oak. Round, balanced and eminently drinkable, enjoy a glass tonight!

Professional Ratings

  • 89
    COMMENTARY: One of my pet peeves in evaluating "value Pinot Noirs" is that too many of these wines are overdone with too much oak and too much residual sugar. Fortunately, the 2016 Parker Station stays away from that style. TASTING NOTES: This wine is well-balanced and shows aromas and flavors of red fruit, dried herbs, and white pepper. Pair its elegant nuances with lightly seasoned salmon fillets. (Tasted: April 11, 2018, San Francisco, CA)

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In 1985, Parker was asked by President Reagan to be an ambassador to Australia – where a cattle ranch is known as a “station. That’s where the name Parker Station derives from – after his love of the country down under. Parker’s next adventure took him to the Santa Ynez Valley to follow the lure of the county’s promise as a world-class wine region. Parker purchased a 714 acre ranch on what is now known as the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail and set out to make wine of the highest quality made from estate grown grapes and the best vineyards in the county. 

Parker Station Wines are now owned by Alex Guarachi of Guarachi Wine Partners. 

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Let’s start with the obvious – Central Coast Pinot Noir is an incredibly broad category. This of course is because the Central Coast appellation is enormous, and it contains several stellar Pinot Noir regions within it, all of them kept cool by elevation or proximity to the ocean (or both). So we’ll break things down a bit with a brief look at each of these: Santa Cruz Mountains, Monterey and the Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. These are not the only Central Coast sources of good Pinot Noir, but they are the major ones. So let’s get started.

In the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, just west of Silicon Valley, producers craft excellent Pinot in spite of serious challenges. The land is mountainous, rugged and can be foggy, the topsoil is thin and poor and yields tend to be low. Yet Pinots from the likes of David Bruce, Martin Ray, Mount Eden and Thomas Fogarty exhibit undeniable quality, along with bright red fruit, minerality, earth and herbal hints.

Just south lies the large Monterey appellation. Monterey Pinot Noir is grown in coastal areas, taking optimal advantage of the cooling effect of the Pacific. The most highly regarded of these is the Santa Lucia Highlands. Situated on hilly benchlands south of the city of Monterey, this central coast region relies on a long growing season, night and morning fog and consistent afternoon winds to produce world class Pinot Noir. Attributes include intense, rich fruit, subtle earthy notes, spice and a silky texture. Look for producers like Siduri, Kosta Browne, Talbott and Lucienne.

The Santa Maria Valley in northern Santa Barbara County (a section of it falls into southern San Luis Obispo County) is also a haven for quality Pinot Noir. A mere 15 miles from the Pacific, the valley runs east-west, creating a natural tunnel through which ocean breezes and fog flow. This effect lengthens the growing season and promotes both ripeness and development of acidity, lending Santa Maria Valley Pinots their characteristic full flavor, balance and elegance. The famous Bien Nacido Vineyard is located here, and notable producers include Cambria, Foxen, Byron and Au Bon Climat.

Finally, we arrive at the Sta. Rita Hills, also in Santa Barbara County. Located in the western part of the Santa Ynez Valley, it too benefits from an east-west orientation that leads to the same conditions mentioned above. Once again the result is extended hang time for the grapes, which can be tasted in the vibrant, ripe red fruits evident in these Pinots, along with dense coloration and an impression of richness and intensity. Try wines from producers like Ken Brown, Ampelos, Fess Parker and Melville.

As you can see, California’s Central Coast offers a wealth of options for any lover of Pinot Noir. Cheers!

WWH145395_2016 Item# 260508

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