Parker Station Pinot Noir Central Coast 750 ML

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines ofBurgundyprove that it is unquestionably worth the effort. In fact, it is the only red variety permitted in Burgundy. Highly reflective of its terroir, Pinot Noir prefers calcareous soils and a cool climate, requires low yields to achieve high quality and demands a lot of attention in the vineyard and winery. It retains even more glory as an important component ofChampagneas well as on its own inFrancesLoire ValleyandAlsaceregions. This sensational grape enjoys immense international success, most notably growing inOregon,CaliforniaandNew Zealandwith smaller amounts inChile,Germany(as Sptburgunder) andItaly(as Pinot Nero).This blend of Pinot Noir from Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties is a great midweek option. Earthy aromas of dried shrubs, char and dark red fruit on the nose lead into a rich, nearly sweet palate of roasted strawberry.

Producer Information
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.