Spring 2022 Club - New Wines

David, Cody, and Lupita share about two new wines that were released with the Spring 2022 Club Shipments, the 2019 Chardonnay and the 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Play the video to learn more! 

May 2, 2022 at 4:24 PM Permalink

Library Dinner

On Saturday, March 5th, we were joined by our high-tier club members for our first Library Dinner featuring library wines by candlelight alongside Winemakers David Parrish and Cody Alt. The wines were paired with a four-course meal lovingly crafted by Assistant Chef, Ethan Ray, and Culinary Director, Cecily Parrish Ray. It was a beautifully intimate occasion giving members access to time with the winemakers and limited wines. 

Welcomed with 2021 Rosé
served with fresh whipped butter, housemade walnut sourdough, and homemade cast iron focaccia

2013 Petite Sirah paired with Salmon Rosettes
salmon rosettes with lobster tails and brown butter bread crumbs served with a champagne frisée and basil oil

2013 Silken paired with Mushroom Toast
roasted local oyster mushrooms with brioche toast, pea shoots, garden broccoli blossoms, and a miso duck hollandaise

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Wild Boar Medallions
wild boar medallions wrapped in beef bacon, israeli couscous with smoked macadamias & black garlic, crispy sunchokes, braised leeks served with a currant silken sauce

2014 Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Pear & Blueberry Tier
angel food cake topped with a pear gelée, blueberry compote, lavender whipped cream, pistachios,
and a late harvest sabayon drizzle

We look forward to hosting more events in the future for our club members! If you are looking for a library event, up next in April is a Petite Sirah Vertical. And mark your calendars for our 2021 Rosé release with a Mother's Day Brunch! 

Mar 7, 2022 at 3:53 PM Permalink

Cody Alt Promoted to Winemaker at Parrish Family Vineyard!

"Growing up I never knew what I wanted to do, coming from San Diego, I didn’t have any agriculture background,” Alt said. “I got into Cal Poly, and of course you have to declare your major, so I was willing to roll the dice and figured wine would be a fun avenue to explore. Wasn’t sure if I wanted to make it, grow it, or sell it, but I chose the winemaking side and fell in love".

“What I wanted to do in college is intern in as many places as possible, be it a lab, vineyard, winemaking facility,” Alt recalls. “I wanted to be as well-rounded as possible. My goal was always to be able to run a facility all by myself, to be able to do everything. One of my favorite opportunities was interning in Germany with a biodynamic vineyard and a winemaker who won winemaker of the year a couple of years ago. 

Among the many wines Alt has had the pleasure of producing during his career, one of his most exciting releases thus far was the 2017 Four Chords Bordeaux Blend from Parrish Family Vineyards. This complex and intense blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot garnered a 95-point rating from Wine Enthusiast and is a club member favorite! 

“I saw an opening in our program at Parrish, we had the Estate Cab, our Reserve Cab and the Silken, but I knew the other varietals we grew and were making wines with would complement each other in a blend,” Alt says. “In the Four Chords, we were very purposeful with the development. Petit Verdot gets the mid palette, Malbec will get that fleshiness which evens it out, the Cab is the main structural component that makes it angular. I thought people would be interested in this blend, and it is very different from anything else we make. That wine was also a real test of my blending skills.”  

Alt has had the privilege of working with some of the best names in Paso Robles wines, among them David Parrish. “I met David at a Taco Tuesday event years ago and he offered me a position here with Parrish Family Vineyard, and at the time I turned him down since the offer was close to harvest and I was working with another winery,” Alt recalls. “But eventually I came to my senses and found a way to join the team. David is a great mentor, he’s taught me a lot and given me every opportunity to succeed.” 

“Hopefully my love and care for these wines show through,” he says. “That’s kind of your goal as a winemaker, that your passion can show through in that glass and make people happy.”

Jan 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM Permalink

Thankful Traditions

Nov 19, 2021 at 2:30 PM Permalink

Reservations...Why?

Jun 16, 2021 at 4:25 PM Permalink

Aphrodisiac Macarons

**Special Event - February 12th-14th**

Yes, you saw that right, Aphrodisiac Macarons! These handcrafted macarons by Chef Samantha are perfect for enjoying the Valentine's holiday as the flavors are decadent and enticing. They pair perfectly with our soon to be released 2018 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, which will be available to Wine Club Members starting that same weekend. 

There are 6 macarons per box with 2 each of the following flavors: Fig & Pistachio, Chocolate Raspberry, and Strawberry Balsamic. 

We cannot wait for you to try these macarons and you can enjoy either by pick up or togo onsite (we are unable to provide full service at this time). With the boxes being limited, be sure to pre-order your box! You can do so here.

Pick ups and togo onsite is available February 12th-14th, 11am-3:30pm. Cheers! 

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:08 AM Permalink

Instagram Live Tasting: 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM Permalink

Virtual Tastings!

Watch our two most recent Virtual Experience below. Enjoy our next virtual on December 10th featuring our 2016 Silken and our Winemaking Team! Tickets Here

Virtual Tasting with Petite Sirah
September 24th, 2020

Learn more about our 2016 Petite Sirah as well as other facts about the variety.
Also, a fun sensory experience of pairing spices with wine. 

Hosts:
Erin Foley - Wine Club & Event Coordinator 
Samantha Eitel - Estate Chef 
Cecily Parrish Ray - General Manager

Virtual Tasting with Chardonnay
October 29th, 2020
Featuring our 2018 Chardonnay, learn about the variety as well as some wine nerd facts like ML.
The team also shares a paired cheese with the tasting group and how we pair with the wine. 

Hosts:
Erin Foley - Wine Club & Event Coordinator 
Lupita Sotelo - Tasting Room Manager
Samantha Eitel - Estate Chef 
Cecily Parrish Ray - General Manager

Nov 5, 2020 at 1:35 PM Permalink

Opening Thursday, May 28th - New Hours!

We are excited to share we are opening our doors on Thursday, May 28th for service! We have our current hours listed below in this email. 

We have new wines and an entirely new food menu to share with you! You can review the food menu here. Our team has been working tirelessly the last few weeks in preparation for this moment. A huge thank you to them!

Regarding visiting, things are going to look a little different as we have guidelines set forth by our County in this 2nd Phase of re-opening. Things will change possibly in the future, so we appreciate your patience as we head into these uncharted waters together. Our top priority above all is your safety and the safety of our staff. We are following sanitizing and cleaning guidelines that have been set forth. 

The following are important notes regarding your visit as these are inline with the County guidelines:

• Reservations are required for visits at this time. Reservations can be made here. 
• Masks will be required while entering the tasting room and we can provide one if needed.
• All wine purchases must accompany a food order. We ask that there only be one check per table and that group sizes are limited to 10 people. 
• Most seating will be outdoors. All tables are set at six feet apart to maintain proper social distancing, this includes our limited indoor seating.

We know that this will be an adjustment and again we appreciate your patience. We are beyond thrilled to have you visit and finally be able to enjoy our beautiful location, wines, and food! 

Hours

Thursday-Sunday

11am-6pm 

Reservations Required, but it's easy to make here!

May 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM Permalink

White Flight Virtual Tasting with David and Vanessa

Ok, it's hot! Join Winemaker and owner David Parrish and Certified Sommelier Vanessa Igel as they taste through our white wines and chat pairings and movies.

Grab a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rose to join along. 

Click here for the video and here for more details about the wines they are tasting. 

Apr 28, 2020 at 10:18 AM Permalink