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1 W i n t e r N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 1 0 P.O. Box 908 • Los Olivos, CA 93441 • (805)688.1545 • (800)841.1104 • FAX (805)686.1130 • www.fessparker.com

The Big Easy Gets a Little Jazzier

Since its launch in 2004, The Big Easy

has been well received by critics and beloved consumers. Although the wine is stylistically very different from our Rodney’s Vineyard syrah, over the years there have been the inevitable comparisons. In order to differentiate the two wines and add a little jazz to our line-up we have developed a new package for The Big Easy that takes this wine back to its roots, so to speak.

The label was created by Southern artist, Diane Millsap, and depicts a classic New Orleans street scene: a vibrant French Quarter at night, when the city comes alive with jazz, the smell of Creole cuisine and a multitude of people in the mood to celebrate life.

As you well know, the wine itself is fashioned to be enjoyed with a wide array of bold flavors, inspired by Creole and Cajun cuisine, though it is also an ideal barbecue wine. The Big Easy will now incorporate additional Rhone varietals in addition to syrah, and should now be considered a proprietary red blend.

We hope that you will continue to enjoy the wine and celebrate its new look.

93 points Fess Parker Syrah, Rodney’s Vineyard, 2007

“The most profound wine of this group is the 2007 Syrah Rodney’s Vineyard. Blackberry, damp earth, white chocolate, cocoa, and pepper aromas jump from the glass of this inky/ruby/purple-colored wine. The sweetness of the tannins, full-bodied, fleshy mouthfeel, and layered, multidimensional finish add up to a stunning Central Coast Syrah to drink over the next decade.”

91 points Fess Parker Big Easy, 2007

“The 2007 Syrah The Big Easy is a richer, fuller-bodied, more powerful wine, but, in keeping with Fess Parker’s stylistic orientation, it remains very approachable with silky tannins as well as more oak and flesh. It is a deep, chewy, rich effort displaying plenty of blackberry, incense, and toasty oak notes. Full-bodied and opulent, it is best consumed over the next 7-8 years.”

90 points Fess Parker Syrah, American Tradition Reserve, 2007

“The 2007 Syrah American Tradition Reserve is a sexy, open-knit, opulent style of Syrah with a plum/garnet color, and a sweet perfume of bacon fat, black cherries, and black currants. Deep, round, pure, and fleshy, this evolved Syrah is meant to be drunk in its first 2-4 years of life.”

89 points Fess Parker Viognier, Rodney’s Vineyard, 2008

“The 2008 Viognier Rodney’s Vineyard exhibits more minerality, nectarine notes, crisper acids, and a fuller, richer mouthfeel. It should drink well for 1-2 years.”

88 points Fess Parker Viognier, Santa Barbara County, 2008

“The 2008 Viognier Santa Barbara is an inexpensive, tasty introduction to what Santa Barbara Viognier is all about. Abundant notes of tropical fruits, apricots, and white peaches emerge from this richly exuberant, fruity, round, generous, crowd-pleasing white wine. Consume it over the next year.”

87 points Fess Parker Syrah, Santa Barbara County, 2007

“The basic 2007 Syrah Santa Barbara is also very good. A mid-weight Syrah with immediate accessibility, it possesses soft berry fruit intermixed with roasted herb, pepper, and spice characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, tasty, and fleshy, it can be drunk now and over the next 2-3 years.”

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Robert M. Parker, Jr’s

The Independent Consumer’s Bimonthly Guide to Fine WineAugust, 2010 • Issue #190

“While Fess Parker’s single-vineyard and upper-level cuvées are unquestionably serious wines, he also produces some of the finest values that emerge from Santa Barbara.”

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Bien Nacido Box20th Anniversary etched 2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot NoirChocolate covered pinot cherriesFess Parker CorkscrewAll in a 2-bottle box w/logo

Ashley’s Vineyard Box2009 Ashley’s Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills2007 Ashley’s Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita HillsGourmet dark chocolate and white chocolate covered pretzel sticksFess Parker CorkscrewAll in a 3-bottle box w/logo

Crockett Box20th Anniversary blend Crockett SyrahChocolate fruit & wine trioTiramisu chocolatesFess Parker CorkscrewAll in 2-bottle box w/logo

Rodney’s Vineyard Box2008 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier2006 Rodney’s Vineyard SyrahGourmet dark chocolate and white chocolate covered pretzel sticksFess Parker CorkscrewAll in a 3-bottle box w/logo

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SPECIAL WINE CLUB PRICE

WAS $74.13

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WAS $97.54

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Winemaker notes can be found on page 6.

CHARTER CLUB2007 Big Easy2009 Santa Barbara County Viognier2009 Parker Station Pinot Noir (bonus bottle)Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping and handling is $65 • (World Ship Net $72)

A TO V CLUB (white wines only)2009 Santa Barbara County Viognier2009 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier2009 Parker Station Pinot Noir (bonus bottle)Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping and handling is $60 • (World Ship Net $68)

REDS ONLY CLUB2007 Big Easy2008 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir2009 Parker Station Pinot Noir (bonus bottle)Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping and handling is $90 • (World Ship Net $96)

QUAD CLUB2007 Big Easy2009 Santa Barbara County Viognier2009 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier2008 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir2009 Parker Station Pinot Noir (bonus bottle)Price of this shipment inclusive of shipping and handling is $130 • (World Ship Net $154)

NOTE:If you are not receiving emails regarding specials, upcoming shipments or tracking information, please email us at wineclub@fessparker.com and let us know. We may need to update your email address.

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Winter 2010

Wine Club Offerings

Wine Country Wonderland

• Luxury Accommodations for two nights

• Full breakfast for two at Petros Los Olivos each morning

• Wine tasting for two at Fess Parker Winery, Epiphany Cellars tasting room, Bin 2860 International Wine Shop and E&T tasting room

• Chef ’s three-course Wine Pairing Dinner for two at Petros Los Olivos

• A winter escape awaits you at Champagne Spa & Boutique. Choose from one of our unique holiday blends to enhance your Swedish massage or purifying facial experience. (One service per guest – maximum two guests per package)

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and $895 Friday and Saturday for two guests.

A fantastic value!

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Prices subject to change. All of the wines listed below are available through our website at www.fessparker.com or for you traditionalists out there, through our tasting room at 800-841-1104. Shipping is available to the following states only: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NV, NY, NM, ND, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY.

REtail WiNE ClUB Bottle/Case Bottle/Case

2009 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County” ........................................... $18 / $194.40 ........................ $14.40 / $172.80

2009 CHARDONNAY “Ashley’s Vineyard” ................................................... $32 / $384.00 ........................ $25.60 / $307.20

2008 VIOGNIER “Santa Barbara County” .................................................... $24 / $259.20 ........................ $19.20 / $230.40

2008 PINOT NOIR “Santa Barbara County” ................................................ $28 / $336.00 ........................ $22.40 / $268.80

2008 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone” ........................................................ $50 / $540.00 ........................ $40.00 / $480.00

2006 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard” .........................................$40 / $216.00 6pk ............... $32.00 / $192.00 6pkS

2007 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s Vineyard” .................................................$45 / $243.00 6pk ................. $36.00 / $216.00 6pk

2008 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115” ................................................................. $50 / $540.00 ........................ $40.00 / $480.00

2007 PINOT NOIR “American Tradition Reserve” .................................$40 / $216.00 6pk ................. $32.00 / $192.00 6pk

2008 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County” ........................................................... $25 / $270.00 ........................ $20.00 / $240.00

2006 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard” ..........................................................$39 / $210.60 6pk ................. $31.20 / $187.20 6pk

2006 SYRAH “The Big Easy” ...................................................................$35 / $189.00 6pk ................. $28.00 / $168.00 6pk

FRONTIER RED “Lot 101” ......................................................................... $12 / $129.00 .......................... $9.60 / $115.00

TRADITIONS “Port style wine” (375mL) .................................................... $24 / $259.20 ........................ $19.20 / $230.40

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Receipts for Wine Club shipments are not included in the package due to time constraints. See cost per shipment under each Club Offering on page 4. The amount will show on your next credit card statement. For further information please call your Wine Club Coordinator, Elaina, directly at her toll free number 888-877-3335.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

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2008 Pommard Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County Vineyard Sources: 100% from Rancho las Hermanas (formerly

Ashley’s Vineyard) in the Santa Rita Hills Block: W Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 10/8/08 Harvest Brix: 24.2 Tons per Acre: 1.8 – 2.7 Barrel Aging: 16 months in 30% new French oak Cooperage: Sirugue, François Frères, Boutes, Dargaud &

Jaegle, Quintessence & Ermitage Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.53 T.A.: 0.650g/100ml Production: 295 6-packs

2007 Big Easy Syrah Santa Barbara County Vineyard Source: 100% Camp 4 Vineyard located in the Santa

Ynez Valley Blocks: 2, 4, 7 Composition: 92% Syrah, 8% Grenache Harvest Dates: 10/17/07 – 10/25/07 Harvest Brix: 26.2 – 28.0 Barrel Cooperage: Remond, François Frères, Ermitage & Meyrieux Barrel Aging: 22 months in 40% new French &

American oak Alcohol: 14.9% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.81 T.A.: 0.637g/100ml Bottling Date: 8/13/2009 Production: 2,528 6-packs

2009 Santa Barbara County Viognier Santa Barbara County Vineyard Source: 52% from Camp 4 Vineyard, 39% from

Rodney’s Vineyard and 9% from Paradise Road Vineyard, all located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Composition: 80% Viognier, 13% Marsanne, 5% Grenache Blanc, 2% Roussanne

Harvest Dates: 19/11/09 – 10/5/09 Harvest Brix: 23.4 – 25.6 Barrel Aging: 90% barrel fermented and 10% stainless steel

fermentation; aged 10 months in 1-year and older French oak barrels

Alcohol: 14.5% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.39 T.A.: 0.639g/100ml Production: 4,202 cases

Color:Light straw

Aromas:White peachJasmineLychee nutVanillaHint of cinnamonNectarine

Flavors:HoneysuckleHoneydew MelonWhite nectarine

MineralTouch of sweet oakPeachVanilla

Color:Deep garnet

Aromas:Black raspberryRed plumForest floorLavender

CedarSandalwoodVanillaSage

Flavors:Black cherryRaspberryTobaccoVanillaDried herbsCinnamon

Color:Opaque dark purple

Aromas:BlueberryBlackberrySmoked meatLavenderWhite pepperBlack cherryVanilla, Acacia

Flavors:BlueberryBlack cherryDark chocolateBlackberry

CompoteCinnamon/ AllspiceVanilla

Color:Light straw

Aromas:White FlowersLemon CreamLight SpiceLemon RindAniseVanillaWhite Peach

Flavors:White peachHoneysuckleMineralVanilla

Touch of sweet oakLemon creamRefreshing acidity

2009 Rodney’s Vineyard Viognier Santa Barbara County Vineyard Source: 100% Viognier, Rodney’s Vineyard

in the Santa Ynez Valley Blocks: G, I Composition: 100% Viognier Harvest Date: 9/11/09 Harvest Brix: 24.4 Barrel Aging: 80% barrel fermented and 20% stainless steel

fermentation; aged 10 months in 1-year and older French oak barrels

Alcohol: 14.5% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.34 T.A.: 0.675g/100ml Production: 141 cases

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