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Arcadian Winery
| Owner(s) | Joe Davis |
| Web site | www.arcadianwinery.com |
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Arcadian Winery Winegrower Joe Davis is a believer in Old World (Burgundy) methods of crafting fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A classicist, his wines often need a few years to really offer their charms. As writer Dennis Schaefer has said, “Almost every winemaker who makes Pinot Noir professes to follow the Burgundian model. And, more or less that’s true. But with some winemakers, the ‘less’ part is apparent, and plenty of shortcuts may be employed. With winemaker Joe Davis, everything is always ‘more’ Burgundian.”
Founded in 1996, Arcadian owns no vineyards, but Joe spends considerable time in his contracted vineyards, making him as much a farmer as a winemaker. Production is 8,000 cases annually.
The winery is at 4457 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc. Tasting by appointment. 805-688-8799. The wines are sold on the website with some retail distribution.
Articles About Arcadian Winery
Reviewed Wines
2004 Arcadian Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
15.8%
alc., $50. Co-owner and winemaker Davis has been a close friend of
Kathy Joseph's and began sourcing fruit from Fiddlestix Vineyard in 2001.
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Dark reddish-purple wine showing very ripe, raisiny and oak-infused
aromas. Cooked dark fruit flavors with grippy tannins, tangy acidity and a
dry, tart finish.
Reviewed October 1, 2008
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2003 Arcadian Rio Vista Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
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2003 Arcadian Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
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2002 Arcadian Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
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2001 Arcadian Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
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2004 Arcadian Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
15.8% alc., $50. Co-owner and winemaker Davis has been a close friend of Kathy Joseph's and began sourcing fruit from Fiddlestix Vineyard in 2001. · Dark reddish-purple wine showing very ripe, raisiny and oak-infused aromas. Cooked dark fruit flavors with grippy tannins, tangy acidity and a dry, tart finish. Reviewed October 1, 2008 ARTICLE »
2003 Arcadian Rio Vista Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2003 Arcadian Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2002 Arcadian Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2001 Arcadian Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
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