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HAPPYBIRTHDAY

MARCYPARKER!

After receiving little to no rain all Winter, it was nice to see fairly prolific Spring rains roll in just as the tender green

shoots emerged from their long Winter’s nap. So far we are off to a good start with strong Spring growth, ample moisture in the soil and beautiful sunshine. It is still too early to know how good of a vintage it will be, but we all have our fingers crossed.

In the winery, we have been busy topping and racking all of the new 2011 red wines, as well as blending and bottling a lot of the 2011 white wines. The 2011 Chardonnay is looking to be an excellent vintage for Chardonnay, with bright, fresh aromatics, rich, round mouth feel with refreshing, clean acidity. The 2011 Viognier has beautiful perfumed aromatics with flavors of ripe honeydew melon, honeysuckle and citrus. The 2011 Parker Family Reserve White Wine is a selection of the best barrels from all of the white wine varietals grown on the Rodney’s Vineyard and combines the best elements of Viognier and Chardonnay while adding the nuance and complexity of Marsanne and Riesling. It is a truly unique and enjoyable wine! I hope you enjoy our exciting, refreshing white wines with the warmth of Summer and your family and friends.

Cheers!

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Blair Fox

Blair FoxO n March 18th, our family gathered together to celebrate Marcy’s birthday. Many of Fess and Marcy’s close friends

were there to wish Mom a happy 84th birthday.

The afternoon was filled with great friends, good food and a little Fess Parker wine for good measure. We finished the afternoon with Bill Powell on the piano and a few songs from Mom and several others in attendance. Happy birthday, Mom, from the Parker/Snider crew!

13th Annual Release day is just around the corner, and it’s looking to be one of the best ever. I look forward to seeing all of you soon!

Eli Parker

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Strong Spring Growth, Sunny Summer

Eli Parker testing a red wine sample

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EVENTS

Wine Club Pick-Up Party 10:00am – 4:00PM May 19, 2012 – May 20, 2012 10:00am – 4:00PM Aug 18, 2012 – Aug 19, 2012

Come by the Barrel Room anytime between 10:00am & 4:00pm on either of the upcoming dates to pick up your shipments and enjoy

an assortment of cheese and chocolates along with a sneak peak of the new releases in your shipment! There is no cost to members. Please note: This is a Wine Club Member Only EventVenue: Fess Parker Winery VIP Barrel Room RSVP: Elaina 888-877-3335, elaina@fessparker.com

Varietal Exploration Event 11:00am – 2:00pm June 23, 2012

Pinot Noir is often cited as one of the most alluring, versatile, and vexing varietal types. Subtle and sophisticated, fickle and

temperamental – when grown and crafted properly Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding and sought-after wines. At this event we will explore, and taste, many expressions of Pinot Noir. We will have some of Fess Parker’s most unique and acclaimed versions along with beautiful examples of the grape from France, Oregon and New Zealand. Our panel consisting of winemaker Blair Fox, Winery Ambassador (and former SF sommelier) Hector Osuna, and winemaker emeritus Eli Parker will lead you through a comprehensive tasting comparing and contrasting a total of seven great Pinot Noirs. A gourmet box lunch paired with some of these wines on the veranda follows the seminar.$50 per person – Limited to 30 peopleVenue: Fess Parker Winery VIP Barrel Room RSVP: Elaina 888-877-3335, elaina@fessparker.com

The Chardonnay Symposium 12:00pm - 4:00pm June 30, 2012

The Grand Chardonnay Tasting takes place from noon – 4pm at Byron Vineyard & Winery’s beautiful facility nestled in the heart

of the Santa Maria Valley. This expanded tasting will afford guests the opportunity to sample Chardonnays from over 50 wineries, and pair them with gourmet foods provided by local restaurants and caterers. Meet celebrity chefs on hand to demonstrate Chardonnay food-pairing secrets!

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard will be serving our Ashley’s & Bien Nacido Chardonnay, so please stop by and say “Hi”!

For more info or to purchase tickets please visit: http://thechardonnaysymposium.com/tickets/

Movie Night at Fess Parker Winery: “Smoky”6:00pm – 10:00pm August 18, 2012

Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening on the lawn at the winery where we will be showing Smoky, starring Fess Parker as a cowboy who

develops an unbreakable bond with a wild stallion he captures and patiently trains, but they are separated by circumstances beyond their control, eventually reuniting after numerous adventures.

Ticket price is $10.

Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, hot dogs and tri-tip sandwiches will be available for sale. Complimentary candy and popcorn provided. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or low lawn chairs to sit on.

Venue: On the lawn at the Fess Parker Winery Contact: Elaina 888-877-3335, elaina@fessparker.com

The Hall of Great Western Performers April 20-21, 2012 • Oklahoma City

Fess Parker will be celebrated at the 51st anniversary Western Heritage Awards next month at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage

Museum. He will be inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers. Ashley Parker-Snider will be on hand to accept the honor on behalf of Fess.Attend this black-tie presentation of Wrangler Awards for the year’s best Western movies, television, literature and music. Inductees to the Hall of Great Westerners and the Hall of Great Western Performers are honored along with the recipient of the Chester A. Reynolds Memorial Award. Celebrity emcee and award presenters add glamour to this banquet.Reservations required (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

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Pork Scal lops Di jon

Use boneless ½ inch thick pork.1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon vegetable oil1¼ lb lean pork scallops¼ cup dry white wine

Heat ½ of butter and ½ of oil. Add scallops so that they don’t overlap. Cook 1 minute on each side or until brown. Transfer scallops to platter to keep warm, and discard fat in skillet. Add ½ of wine and ½ of broth to skillet. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, scraping bits from the bottom. Consolidate wine broth mixture into skillet. Boil uncovered until reduced to 1/3 cup. Add cream, basil until sauce reduces to about ¾ cups or until coats back of spoon. Remove from heat, whisk in mustard. Add pieces from pork, then pour over pork.

½ cup chicken broth1 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon Dijon mustardSalt and freshly ground black pepper

Enjoy this Parker Family favorite with a glass of Ashley’s Pinot Noir!—Marcy Parker

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New & Improved Wine Club Membership Benefits!

Love of great wines and providing fantastic hospitality have always been hallmarks of the Parker family. In our ongoing

quest to share our favorite parts of Santa Barbara, we have some exciting additions and upgrades for our Wine Club members. We hope you can take advantage of the following:

• Members will now receive a 25% discount on all Wine Club shipments as well as on “re-purchase” opportunities shortly after the shipments have been sent. Our traditional 20% discount on wine purchases and 15% discount on merchandise will remain in place on an ongoing basis.

• Members will now enjoy a 20% discount (formerly 15%) at Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn, a Four Diamond Property with newly renovated rooms featuring luxurious amenities and thoughtfully designed décor. During your stay you can also take advantage of 20% discount on all services at the Champagne Spa on property.

• For members who enjoy a round of golf, you can enjoy $75 greens fees at award-winning Rancho San Marcos golf course.This includes cart and range, valid seven days a week (that’s a $30 savings on tee times made Friday thru Sunday). They are also offering special discounts on Pro Shop merchandise.

Of course, many of our long standing Wine Club Member benefits remain in place, including access to our VIP Estate Barrel Room on weekends, 20% savings on wine purchases of our Epiphany wines or horseback riding through the vineyards with Vino Vaqueros and “wine concierge” service via our Bin 2860 wine shop.

Thank you for your support. Please come back, see us soon and experience Santa Barbara County “Fess style”!

Wine Club Ultimate Getaway

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn

Experience the ultimate Santa Barbara Wine Country Getaway and see what makes Los Olivos the preeminent destination of

choice for relaxation, culinary delight and world-class wine tasting!

• Three nights of luxury accommodations in our newly designed rooms

• Breakfast for two at Petros Los Olivos each morning

• One Dinner for two at Petros Los Olivos

• One Picnic Lunch at Panino

• Two fifty-minute spa treatments at Champagne Spa

• Boutique Wine Tasting for two at Fess Parker Winery, Epiphany Cellars, BiN 2860 International Wine Shop, E&T Wines, as well as several other participating local wineries

• 5-hour transportation provided by Luxury Limousine

STARTING AT $1295*

*Package pricing is for two guests. Packages available Sunday through Thursday only. Packages & discounts may not be available during special events & holidays. Rates do not include applicable taxes. All packages subject to availability.

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NOW Prices subject to change. All of the wines l isted below are available through our website at www.fessparkerwines.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, Md, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NV, NY, NM, Nd, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY

Retail WiNe ClUB Bottle/Case Bottle/Case

2010 CHARDONNAY “Santa Barbara County” ........................................... $18 / $194.40 ........................ $14.40 / $172.80

2010 CHARDONNAY “Ashley’s” .................................................................. $35 / $378.00 ........................ $28.00 / $336.00

2010 CHARDONNAY “Bien Nacido Vineyard” ........................................... $34 / $408.00 ........................ $27.20 / $326.40

2010 RIESLING “Santa Barbara County” ..................................................... $15 / $162.00 ........................ $12.00 / $144.00

2010 DRY RIESLING “Rodney’s Vineyard” .................................................. $28 / $302.40 ........................ $22.40 / $268.80

2009 VIOGNIER “Santa Barbara County” .................................................... $25 / $270.00 ........................ $20.00 / $240.00

2010 VIOGNIER “Rodney’s Vineyard” ......................................................... $35 / $378.00 ........................ $28.00 / $336.00

2009 MÈLANGE BLANC “Santa Barbara County” ...................................... $24 / $259.20 ........................ $19.20 / $230.40

2010 PARKER FAMILY RESERVE WHITE “Rodney’s Vineyard” ............... $28 / $302.40 ........................ $22.40 / $268.80

2009 PINOT NOIR “Santa Barbara County” ................................................ $28 / $302.40 ........................ $22.40 / $268.80

2008 PINOT NOIR “Bien Nacido Vineyard” ............................................... $55 / $594.00 ........................ $44.00 / $528.00

2009 PINOT NOIR “Ashley’s” ...................................................................... $48 / $518.40 ........................ $38.40 / $460.80

2009 PINOT NOIR “Clone 115” ................................................................. $55 / $594.00 ........................ $44.00 / $528.00

2009 PINOT NOIR “Pommard Clone” ........................................................ $55 / $594.00 ........................ $44.00 / $528.00

2009 SYRAH “Santa Barbara County” .................................................. SORRY, SOLD OUT ~ 2010 AVAILABLE IN MAY

2007 SYRAH “Mackie’s Blend” ...................................................................... $20 / $216.00 ........................ $16.00 / $192.00

2008 SYRAH “Rodney’s Vineyard” ................................................................ $49 / $529.20 ........................ $39.20 / $470.40

2009 “THE BIG EASY” ................................................................................ $35 / $378.00 ........................ $28.00 / $336.00

FRONTIER RED “Lot 113” ......................................................................... $12 / $129.60 .......................... $9.60 / $115.20

TRADITIONS “Port style wine” (500mL) .................................................... $30 / $324.00 ........................ $24.00 / $288.00

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SHIPMENT

Prices are subject to change and do not include shipping or taxes required by each state. If you are not receiving emails regarding shipping dates, tracking information, or special offers please email wineclub@fessparker.com and let us know.

Color:Pale Gold

aromas:PearHazelnutPineappleGuavaVanillaSpice

Flavors:Rich, ripe

pearLemon

creamPineappleVanilla

2011 Rodney’s Vineyard Dry RieslingSanta Barbara County Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney’s Vineyard in the

Santa Ynez Valley Vineyard Block: 65% ROD-B1, 35% ROD-A Tons per Acre: 3.7 Composition: 100% Riesling Harvest Date: 09/30/11 Harvest Brix: 22.3 Barrel Aging: Stainless steel fermented and stored

in stainless steel Alcohol: 12.6% alcohol by volume p.H.: 2.98 T.A.: 0.742 g/100ml Production: 604 Cases

Color:Straw

aromas:White

flowersGardeniaJasmineGinger

Candied citrus

Mandarin orange zest

Flavors:LimeLemon grassMineralLemon zestWhite peach

CHARTER CLUB1 Red + 1 White2011 Rodney’s Vineyard Dry Riesling $242009 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah $49Retail Price: $73Club Price: $54.75 WHITE WINE CLUB2 Whites2011 Rodney’s Vineyard Dry Riesling $242011 Parker Family Reserve White Wine $28Retail Price: $52Club Price: $39 REDS ONLY CLUB2 Reds2009 Ashley’s Pinot Noir $502009 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah $49Retail Price: $99Club Price: $74.25 QUAD CLUB2 Reds + 2 Whites2011 Rodney’s Vineyard Dry Riesling $242011 Parker Family Reserve White Wine $282009 Ashley’s Pinot Noir $502009 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah $49Retail Price: $151Club Price: $113 PARKER’S PINOT CLUB6 Pinots2009 American Tradition Reserve $702009 Ashley’s Pinot Noir $1002009 Pommard Pinot Noir $110Retail Price: $280Club Price: $210

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2011 Parker Family Reserve, White WineSanta Barbara County

Vineyard Source: 100% from Rodney’s Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley

Blocks: K, H, C, B Composition: 46% Chardonnay, 23% Viognier,

17% Marsanne, 14% Riesling Harvest Date: 9/27/11 – 10/17/11 Harvest Brix: 21.6 – 25.0 Tons per Acre 1.2 – 2.8 Barrel Aging: 5 months in 8% new French oak, 20% in

1-year-old French oak, 5% stainless steel Cooperage: Sirugue, D’Aquitaine, Quintessence Alcohol: 14.7% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.43 T.A.: 0.652 g/100ml Production: 437 cases

Color:Ruby/Garnet

aromas:Black cherryRaspberryCinnamon/

allspiceGraham

cracker

VanillaForest floorSandalwood

Flavors:Black cherryRed currant

CranberryEarthMineralVanillaBaking

spices

2009 Ashley’s Pinot NoirSanta Barbara County

Vineyard Source: 100% from Rancho las Hermanas (formerly Ashley’s Vineyard) in the Sta. Rita Hills

Blocks: W, 1A Clone Selection: Pommard, 115 Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/15/09 – 10/08/09 Harvest Brix: 24.4 – 25.7 Tons per Acre 1.8 – 2.7 Barrel Aging: 16 months in 50% new French oak Cooperage: François Frères, Rémond, Seguin Moreau,

Mercurey Alcohol: 14.5% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.58 T.A.: 0.598 g/100ml Production: 1257 cases

Color:Opaque

garnetaromas:Black pepperSmoke

TarBlueberryBlack cherryFloralLavenderBlackberry

Flavors:Black cherry Blackberry PlumDark

chocolate

Dried herbes de Provence

Smoked meat

2009 Rodney’s Vineyard SyrahSanta Barbara County

Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney’s Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley

Blocks: F & J Clones: Shenandoah, Estrella Tons per Acre: 1.2 Composition: 100% Syrah Harvest Dates: 10/02/09 – 10/07/09 Harvest Brix: 26.2 Barrel Aging: 22 months in 40% new oak and 15% one-year-old

barrels; 97% French oak and 3% American oak Cooperage: Rémond, François Frères, Ermitage, Meyrieux,

Seguin Moreau Alcohol: 14.9% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.66 T.A.: 0.646 g/100ml Bottling Date: 8/03/11 Production: 589 cases

Rece ip ts fo r Wine C lub sh ipments are not included in the package due to t ime const ra in ts . See cost per sh ipment under each C lub Of fer ing on page 4 . The amount wi l l show on your next c red i t card s ta tement .

For further information please call your Wine Club Coordinator, Elaina, directly at her toll free number 888-877-3335.

Color:Ruby/Garnet

aromas:Black cherryForest FloorRaspberryBaking

spicesRed plum

CedarSandalwoodVanilla

Flavors:Black cherryCranberry

PlumTobaccoVanillaBlack

raspberryCinnamon

2009 Pommard Pinot NoirSanta Barbara County

Vineyard Source: 100% from Rancho las Hermanas (formerly Ashley’s Vineyard) in the Sta. Rita Hills

Blocks: W Clone Selection: Pommard Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/15/09 – 10/6/09 Harvest Brix: 25.6 Tons per Acre 1.8 Barrel Aging: 16 months in 30% new French oak Cooperage: Sirugue, François Frères, Boutes, Dargaud &

Jaegle, Quintessence, Ermitage Alcohol: 14.2% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.56 T.A.: 0.612 g/100ml Production: 200 cases

Color:Ruby/Garnet

aromas:Black cherryCedarForest floorRaspberryTouch of oak

VanillaSpice

Flavors:Black cherryRed currantCranberryMineralEarth

2009 ATR Pinot NoirSanta Barbara County

Vineyard Source: 100% from Rancho las Hermanas (formerly Ashley’s Vineyard) in the Sta. Rita Hills, 29% Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley, and 17% Rio Vista in the Sta. Rita Hills.

Blocks: Bien Nacido – F; Ashley’s – I & W; Rio Vista – 9A Clone Selection: Pommard, 115 , 2A, 667 Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Harvest Date: 9/09/09 – 10/07/09 Harvest Brix: 22.0 – 25.2 Tons per Acre 1.8 – 2.7 Barrel Aging: 16 months in 50% new French oak Cooperage: François Frères, Rémond, Seguin Moreau,

Mercurey, Dargaud & Jaegle Alcohol: 14.8% alcohol by volume p.H.: 3.66 T.A.: 0.588 g/100ml Production: 550 cases

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PRESS

As seen in the April 2012 Edition

93 pts/Editors’ Choice – 2010 Viognier, Santa Barbara County“Tremendous honeyed richness in this Viognier, yet as sweet as it tastes, it finishes dry, a magical trick only a great wine can accomplish. Shows all the exotic tropical fruit, wildflower and spice flavors you could ask for in a California Viognier, and never loses its vitality.”

92 pts/Editors’ Choice – 2009 Syrah, Santa Barbara County“Run, don’t walk, to get this wine. It’s wildly good for the price, offering powerful yet controlled black cherry, tea, bacon and black pepper flavors that are wrapped into smooth tannins. Production was 2,061 cases.”

90 pts – 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County“High acidity and ultraripe fruit, in the form of pineapples, mangoes, pears and lemons, give this Chard a rich, exotic taste. New French oak adds the perfect touch of buttered toast. It’s an impressive, intense young wine of high pedigree.”

89 pts – 2009 The Big Easy, Santa Barbara County“Flamboyantly ripe raspberry, cherry and blackberry fruit marks this Syrah, a blend drawn from several vineyards throughout the county. The wine contains smaller amounts of Petite Sirah and Grenache, giving it a rich, tannic complexity.”

88 pts/Editors’ Choice – 2010 Riesling, Santa Barbara County “With some residual sugar, this lovely Riesling is off-dry, but the sweetness is balanced by refreshing acidity. The citrus, tropical fruit, honeysuckle and spice flavors are delightful.”

As seen in the April 2012 Edition

92 points – 2010 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay“Here’s a steal: a cool-vintage chardonnay with flesh and zest. There’s a saline, gamey note that brings the flor of Fino Sherry to mind, an earthy undertone to balance the sweet kumquat and tart grapefruit pith flavors. Serve it with chicken braised with fennel and mushrooms.”

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