Fess Parker Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2017

An elegant medium-bodied wine, with aromas of black cherry, sassafras, forest floor, baking spices, black tea, vanilla and sandalwood. Flavors of black cherry, red plum, wild strawberry and spice emerge on a savory finish.

Strawberry, dried thyme and fennel pollen combine into a compelling nose on this always reliable appellation blend. It's bright and quite quaffable on the palate, where strawberry, red-plum and anise flavors arise.