Arcadian: "Hey Joe, where'd you go" with that fruit in your hand

[Merrill_Lindquist]

But no one commented on my take on Jimi Hendrix: “Hey, Joe, where’d you go with that gun in your hand?” For me, wine crosses the line between art and music and wine and other stuff some of us appreciate and think about.

[Pau1_M3nk3s]

But no one commented on my take on Jimi Hendrix: “Hey, Joe, where’d you go with that gun in your hand?” For me, wine crosses the line between art and music and wine and other stuff some of us appreciate and think about.

Merrill,
There are a couple of complimentary posts about this. But to your point, there were at least 3 pre-Hendrix versions, including the Byrds, Love and the Standells. But no one did it like Jimi.

[Joe_Davis]

Great note, Merrill.

I drank one of these from a .375ml back in the Spring and was very impressed and thought it to be in a very happy spot. I’ve got one lone 750ml left and am in no rush to get to it…though this note doesn’t help with my patience. Joe’s chardonnays are some of the very best coming out of California, and the older Bien Nacido’s have been spectacular.

@Joe - based on Ian’s comment about the Sleepy Hollow vineyard being replanted and then sold off to Galo, I’m now wondering…does this mean no more Sleepy Hollow fruit for Arcadian moving forward? If so, what was the last vintage you were able to work with?

yes its true Talbott sold lock, stock and barrel to Gallo who promptly tore it up and replanted a good chunk of it. This happened almost 10 years ago now. Last vintage was 2008 for me.

[Jim_Stewart]

But no one commented on my take on Jimi Hendrix: “Hey, Joe, where’d you go with that gun in your hand?” For me, wine crosses the line between art and music and wine and other stuff some of us appreciate and think about.

Merrill, I did not explicitly mention your "Hey Joe . . " reference in my previous “pulitzer” compliment, but it was most definitely (implicitly) included. I mean c’mon, you must know this was a brilliant heading for the many of us who “got it”. I also very much agree with your last sentence in this new post! -Jim

[Merrill_Lindquist]

But no one commented on my take on Jimi Hendrix: “Hey, Joe, where’d you go with that gun in your hand?” For me, wine crosses the line between art and music and wine and other stuff some of us appreciate and think about.

Merrill, I did not explicitly mention your "Hey Joe . . " reference in my previous “pulitzer” compliment, but it was most definitely (implicitly) included. I mean c’mon, you must know this was a brilliant heading for the many of us who “got it”. I also very much agree with your last sentence in this new post! -Jim

yeah, I had hoped so. I have that song stuck in my head since I typed that thread title! Glad you enjoyed the note.

[Jason_Hagen]

Great note. Great wine. Great vineyard. And Hey Joe was not written by Hendrix. But his version is great.

Sad to hear about Sleepy Hollow. SLH is probably … no, it is, my least favorite AVA and yet Sleepy Hollow produced the best Cali Pinot and Chardonnay.

Jason

[Ian_Brand]

Being a homer (I learned it from Larry), I just want to point out that this is Monterey County fruit. It’s great to see how with proper farming and proper winemaking, stunning wines can and do come from the area. I’ve had similar experiences with mid-90s Chalone Chardonnays. The old Sleepy Hollow vines are gone, replanted under the final Talbott regime before the sale to Gallo, but the Escolle Vineyard next door is producing some worthwhile facsimiles. We started playing with it in 2016, and I’ve seen some compatriots wines from the past 3 vintages that light the way.
Thanks for the reminder to delve deeper into Joe’s wines from the area.

Ian I hope our paths cross one day, would like to see what your up to. I began working with Sleepy Hollow in 1984 and had worked with most of the Chardonnay vineyards in the SLH area throughout the 80’s for Morgan. I have always liked Chardonnay from that western side of the valley. Curious to hear your thoughts about other Chardonnay sites you like in that area. Perhaps after harvest we can meet up at the Cheese Shop in Carmel and pop some corks.

Joe – it would be an honor. If you haven’t checked out what Sam Smith is doing at Morgan these days, you should. He’s doing great work. Let me know when you’re north. I’d love to pick your brain about the history of vineyards in the area. I’m doing my best to piece all those things together.
Best,
Ian

[Ian_Brand]

Great note. Great wine. Great vineyard. And Hey Joe was not written by Hendrix. But his version is great.

Sad to hear about Sleepy Hollow. SLH is probably … no, it is, my least favorite AVA and yet Sleepy Hollow produced the best Cali Pinot and Chardonnay.

Jason

The vineyard ground on sleepy hollow isn’t that different than several vineyards around it, so it has to do with farming practices, genetics, and failures in winemaking.

[Rick_Joyer]

Great note, Merrill.

I drank one of these from a .375ml back in the Spring and was very impressed and thought it to be in a very happy spot. I’ve got one lone 750ml left and am in no rush to get to it…though this note doesn’t help with my patience. Joe’s chardonnays are some of the very best coming out of California, and the older Bien Nacido’s have been spectacular.

@Joe - based on Ian’s comment about the Sleepy Hollow vineyard being replanted and then sold off to Galo, I’m now wondering…does this mean no more Sleepy Hollow fruit for Arcadian moving forward? If so, what was the last vintage you were able to work with?

yes its true Talbott sold lock, stock and barrel to Gallo who promptly tore it up and replanted a good chunk of it. This happened almost 10 years ago now. Last vintage was 2008 for me.

Damn - that’s a real shame, Joe. Your Sleepy Hollows were transformative wines for me early in my wine drinking odyssey and they’ll always have a special place in my cellar.

[Ted_Erfer]

The Arcadian Sleepy Hollow Chards are our favorites as well. It was the white wine we served at our daughter’s wedding. And the Pinot was the red. There were no complaints from the guests.
I wasn’t expecting any comments on the wines I served at the wedding but wasn’t surprised when lots of people came up to me and asked how they could get some!!!
Always fun to serve any of Joe’s wines to a KJ drinkin’ crowd.