After posting a note on an older bottle of Arcadian chardonnay in Wine Talk, a few of us started kicking around the idea of putting together an Arcadian retrospective tasting to get a sense of how Joe’s wines are evolving and coming along. To get things moving, I thought I’d post here and get a sense of the level of availability and interest from the group.
The goal will be to pull together a few verticals across his chardonnays, pinots and syrahs in a casual manner, with a pot-luck feast to accompany the wines. The venerable Mr. Dietz has agreed to host the gathering at his abode in Santa Ana on Saturday July 18th in the afternoon. I was thinking we’d put an initial cap of 12 or so attendees to allow for a decent pour from the wines, unless we can double up on bottles to get more attendees. Thoughts?
What: Arcadian Retrospective Tasting / Offline and pot-luck dinner
Where: Chez Dietz, Santa Ana
When: Saturday July 18th, 5pm start
Who, based on responses thus far in the other thread(TN: 2000 Arcadian Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard - WINE TALK - WineBerserkers):
- Jim Dietz - carne asada and salsas
- Bryan Cottriel - smoked brisket
- Mindi Cottriel
- Charlie Fu
- Ryan Johnson - brownies
- Brian Grafstrom
- Rick Joyer - corn salad
- Tyler Rico
- Mike Stoneking
- +1 (Dana)
- Gregg Greenbaum - chips and guacamole
- Marshall Gelb - grilled sausages
- Diana Gelb - Caprese salad
- Andy Velebil
- Joe Davis
- Dennis Callahan - chicken taquitos
- +1
- Paul Lin - Chinese beef rolls
- Leslie Goldsmith
Wait List:
- Jay Selman
Based on what has been posted thusfar in the thread, here is how I see the breakdown of wines committed to date:
1997 Bien Nacido Chardonnay x2 (Bryan Cottriel/Jim Dietz)
1999 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay x2 (Dennis Callahan)
2000 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay x2 (Joe Davis/Rick Joyer)
2005 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay x2 (Ryan Johnson/Rick Joyer)
2006 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay x2 (Jim Dietz/Rick Joyer)
2007 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay x2 (Tyler Rico/Rick Joyer)
2008 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay x2 (Tyler Rico/Rick Joyer)
2006 Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay x2 (Leslie Goldsmith)
1999 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Bryan Cottriel/Rick Joyer)
2000 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Joe Davis)
2001 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Ryan Johnson/Rick Joyer)
2004 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Paul Lin/Mike Stoneking)
2005 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Mike Stoneking)
2001 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Charlie Fu/Rick Joyer)
2002 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Paul Lin/Rick Joyer)
2005 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Ryan Johnson/Rick Joyer)
2007 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Tyler Rico/Dennis Callahan)
2001 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Bryan Cottriel/Rick Joyer)
2002 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Dennis Callahan/Rick Joyer)
2005 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Andy Velebil)
2000 Francesca’s Cuvee Pinot Noir x2 (Charlie Fu/Brian Grafstrom)
2001 Francesca’s Cuvée Pinot Noir x2 (Joe Davis/Rick Joyer)
2005 Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir x2 (Marshall Gelb)
2005 Dierberg Pinot Noir x2 (Gregg Greenbaum/Andy Velebil)
2001 Garys’ Pinot Noir x2 (Jim Dietz/Ryan Johnson)
2006 Hommage a Max Syrah x2 (Brian Grafstrom/Ryan Johnson)