A new producer whose inaugural 2006 release was impressive and was one of the finalists at the Pinot Noir Shootout.

John Compagno, owner/winemaker is of Sicilian extraction. He has been trained in the field of pathology, laboratory medicine and molecular diagnostics, as his full-time job, practicing for over 25 years; However, he appreciates the stability and natural beauty of working in the 5 acre Carneros vineyard - pruning, spraying, and tending the vines. He is constantly “on the go” at work and in the vineyard but still finds time to cook old family and traditional Italian recipes whenever possible. Gail Lizak is the co-winemaker.

In late 2008, Ardiri announced they have acquired the Gypsy Dancer property in the Willamette Valley. The property consists of 13.5 acres of Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris in the Chehalem Mountains appellation. The expectation is that wine will be released from this property starting with the 2009 vintage.