THE STORY
We made a quick trip to Parsonage in May to pick up our wine and taste some new releases. There we discovered a new red blend: The Sisters. According to winemaker Frank, Bill Parsons’ three daughters, The Sisters, observed that the grandkids all have wines named after them, but there was nothing named for the sisters. Hence, this fabulous, new red blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Genius.
In June, I arranged for 26 members of the American Wine Society Monterey Chapter to do a tasting at Parsonage. Winemaker Frank and Tasting Room Manager Summer were our enthusiastic hosts, keeping the wines flowing. Frank talked about Parsonage being a family-run winery, mentioning each person in the large family photo on the wall. He also described how the wines were made, including the Big Reveal on how he makes the Wildcard: he claims there is zero blending mastery in this kitchen sink blend, just whatever is leftover! Some vintages, I might think that is true…
By the way, the 2022 Wildcard was drinking quite well that night finally melding together. I took some home, along with more of The Sisters!
My last post about Parsonage was here:
THE WINES:
Today I’m bringing you just 2 new releases we tasted in May. Winery notes come from the tasting sheet or their website. Any errors are mine and mine alone. As a rule, I do not correct typos from the wineries’ websites.
2024 Parsonage Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County, 15% ABV, $28 (#1762)
Winery Notes: “…The lovely nose is a flowery perfume with hints of guava and mulberry. The delicious palate mysteriously and elusively exudes those exotic flavors with an elegantly balanced mouthfeel…”
My Review: Ballet slipper pink in the glass. Slightly sweet nose of melon and lees following over to the palate. May 2026
2023 Parsonage The Sisters Red Wine, Monterey County, 15% ABV, $48 (#1763)
Winery Notes: “…The aroma presents in layers of dark berries, plums, menthol, herbs, and earthiness. The rich and vibrant palate takes me back to my first taste of boysenberries at Knott’s Berry farms circa 1955. The mouthfeel is perfect with its chalky tannins and a noteworthy viscosity right down the middle…”
My Review: Pretty garnet in the glass. Dark plum and blackberry on the big fruit nose. Soft on the palate with a little tannin on the finish. Easy drinking. This is a pretty tasty combo. We keep buying more! May 2026
THE TASTING ROOM
Visit Parsonage in their Carmel Valley Tasting Room located at19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Village!
They are open every day: Monday – Friday: noon to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 5pm. Make a reservation on line or call 831-659-7322.
They are members of the AWS Welcome Here program – show your membership card for a discount! Check them out on Instagram here: @parsonagewinery.
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