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Fess Parker Tasting Experience opened this week at The Fess Parker – A DoubleTree by Hilton Resort. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There’s a great new addition to Santa Barbara’s waterfront area: Fess Parker Properties<\/a> now has\u00a0a tasting room right inside of the beachfront hotel,\u00a0The Fess Parker – A Doubletree by Hilton Resort<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening its doors last night, the new venue features a\u00a0a rotating selection of 16 wines from Fess Parker Winery<\/a> and Epiphany<\/a> (winemaker Eli Parker<\/a>‘s small production label), focusing on limited production and single vineyard offerings. \u00a0Not only is this comfortable, earth-toned spot a convenient, low key place to taste the excellent Parker family of wines, it also features\u00a0the state-of-the-art Enomatic wine dispensing system<\/a>, known for protecting the freshness, flavors and characteristics of each wine.\u00a0 Wines are enjoyed with the touch of a button, and savored as if each bottle had just been opened.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With just an easy and admittedly\u00a0fun push of a button, you can choose whether you want a taste, a half glass or a full glass of wine, and you are billed accordingly.\u00a0Among our favorites sampled last night were the Fess Parker Winery Santa Barbara County Viognier<\/a> (a zippy, full-bodied wine that’s perfect for summer) and\u00a0the Fess Parker Winery Pommard Clone Pinot Noir<\/a> (a beautifully balanced red),\u00a0but with 16 varieties on tap at any given time, there is definitely something to please every palate.<\/p>\n

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Eli Parker shows a guest the Enomatic wine dispensing system at the Fess Parker Tasting Experience. Photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cWe are excited to have the opportunity to bring the Fess Parker Winery experience \u2018over the hill\u2019 to our hotel guests who aren\u2019t able to journey to wine country during their stay,\u201d says Eli Parker, \u201cIt is a project we have envisioned for this property for quite some time.\u00a0 To see it come to fruition is very satisfying.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The Santa Barbara beachfront tasting room\u00a0is open daily from noon to 7 p.m. and is\u00a0located off of the main lobby inside the resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., 800\/879-2929,\u00a0www.fpdtr.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>For more information on the Fess Parker family of wines, please visit www.fessparker.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fess Parker Tasting Experience opened this week at The Fess Parker – A DoubleTree by Hilton Resort. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Cheers!\u00a0Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/p>\n

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Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

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When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg<\/a>\u00a0writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine<\/em><\/a> on June 23. 2016.<\/p>\n

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