Arcadian
Etude
Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
The Fiddlestix Vineyard is located at mile marker 7.28 on Santa Rosa Road in Lompoc, California, which is situated in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. In the mid-90's Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars, along with the viticultural icon Taz Steinhauer, acquired the 133-acre, former flower farm, across Santa Rosa Road from the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, and in 1998 they planted 100 acres of Pinot Noir. Aside from the small amount earmarked for Fiddlehead's own production, much of the vineyard is contracted to other producers, including Ampelos, Ancien, Anglim, Arcadian, Bonaccorsi, Dragonette, Jonata, Ken Brown, Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post, Gainey, Ortman, Pali, Paul Lato, Prodigal, RN Estate, Rusack, Summerland, Tyler, Vogelzang, Wedell , and TAZ, not to mention Etude.
Opens with an austere earth note in a tone reminiscent of Barbaresco, and in the words of Miles Raymond, it's "tighter than a nun's ass." 45 minutes later, though, and it's singing and juicy. Black cherry, but not overripe, leads this medium bodied, pungent thinker, while a virtual greenhouse of floral shades help twist and shape its direction. Secondary dusty earth and walnut skin reveal the source of its austerity. True to its terroir, there's a tertiary layer of spice and rocks that provides the depth needed to go from good to great. — 8 years ago
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Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Syrah 2007
Dark red fruit nose. Super ripe black cherry, blackberry, then light spice, like white pepper, and a little bit of funk. Clean on the palette. Very drinkable. Had on jun 29 2016. — 9 years ago
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Jill's Cuvée Pinot Noir 2006
Classy. Silky. Lovely balance of fruit and savory, tea and acidity. In a great spot. — 10 years ago
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Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2009
Great nose of honey and green apple. Beautiful color. Smooth taste. Perfectly aged. Nice lingering finish. No oak. — 10 years ago
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Hommage a Max Syrah
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Evans Ranch Syrah 2007
Tasted after aerating with a vinovolve. And without. Smoky! — 9 years ago
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Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Joe Davis makes one of the finest Cali pilots. — 10 years ago
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Gold Coast Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008
Yooooo. Blind tasted this as well and didn't even hesitate to go old world on this. Bravo on this one. Hell of a wine. — 8 years ago
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Francesca Central Coast Pinot Noir 2005
A well off friend did bring this one to our Friday tasting at the wine store ---- and yesterday I first liked it and then was unimpressed??? Just a bunch of acid and little fruit behind it so my bet was this will not make it. Michele I think she is a sommelier agreed. So this morning I am sitting here in the sun and give it a second shot after air for 15 hours (that should do it 😁). AND? I was wrong! Red currant nose very Burgundian 12.8%. In a blind tasting I would think this is a Gevrey Chambertin. Tealeaves, forest floor, dirt, cloves, all spice, dark berries and just a super tiny hint at California fruit very impressive! So the problem is how long do you need to give this air 30 min or 15 hours oh boy 👍🍷🍷🍷. — 9 years ago
Arcadian Moon
Luna Red Blend
Spice taste — 9 years ago
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Pisoni Vineyard Monterey Pinot Noir 2001
2001: Amazing vitality for a 14 year old Pinot. Translucent ruby color that is slightly fading but not browning at all. Still some grip and acid. High toned red cherry aromas, cinnamon and a whif of wet forest floor. Drink now and over the next decade. — 10 years ago
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Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001
Tasting with Alberty - I've been a fan of Arcadian for about 14 years, essentially my favorite CA Pinot producer. This 01 is really nice, a little "CA style" jammy and open, but still distinctively Pinot! — 10 years ago
C Canter
A perfect example of what a central coast Syrah can be. Balanced spice, minerality, and just enough fruit, all with a light body. Beautiful. — 7 years ago