TN: 2005 Arcadian Pisoni Pinot Noir

jan.brekke · January 20, 2019, 3:48pm

I haven’t posted a tasting note on this board in years, but this wine is deserving. The nose has beautiful notes of spice and red fruits. This is a wonderfully balanced delicate and elegant wine. Red fruits, cinnamon and five spice on the palate. The wine is in a beautiful place right now. There is nothing tired about it. I only wish that I had kept a few more in the cellar.

C_Keller · January 20, 2019, 5:40pm

Wonderful note.

So much talk about these on here. How does one go about purchasing these fabulous specimens?

I can’t seem to find a direct link on their website.

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · January 20, 2019, 5:46pm

Chris,

You have to call or email them. Irritating? Sure, could be. But worth it? Yes.

Paul_H_Galli · January 20, 2019, 7:12pm

I believe Joe thinks the 2005 Pisoni is his best ever from this vineyard…

TTT

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · January 20, 2019, 8:17pm

Which vintage would get your vote, Paul?

I think my vote would be 2000, but not entirely sure. It’s like picking your favorite child.

David_Schliecker · January 20, 2019, 9:42pm

I picked up a couple bottles from a board member a few months ago, took it to an offline and it was a hit. Didn’t take notes but Jan’s note brings back the fond memory of tasting it. Glad I have one more left!

Paul_H_Galli · January 21, 2019, 4:49am

That 2000 is a beauty but my vote goes for the 2005…

TTT

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · January 21, 2019, 8:07pm

High praise … very cool.

jan.brekke · January 22, 2019, 2:01am

Nice to read the experiences of others with this wine. Most of the Arcadian wines in my cellar I’ve had within 5-10 yrs of release. This experience shows that patience is rewarded.

Bryan_Price · January 23, 2019, 3:20am

If you sign up for the Grand Cru membership (Joe’s only one), he’ll send you older vintages pretty routinely. Joe is a great guy and I enjoy spending time with him. I think his wine is vastly undervalued for the price.

Jud_Reis · June 27, 2020, 9:54pm

Spicy creosote, black cherry and forest floor on a young lively nose. Still a young wine on the palate with coiled blackberry fruit, lots of acidity and a long crisp finish. Lovely wine, it should pick up more complexity with some more time in the cellar. I won’t open another for 3-5 years.