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The history of the Davies family and their vision for Arche.
The unique soil and climate of the Saint Jo region.
A guided tasting of their signature estate bottles.
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0:00 Introduction to Episode 69 and the Saint Jo region
4:15 The origin story: From Dallas to the Red River Valley
12:30 Breaking ground: The unique geological makeup of Arche
21:45 Managing the 200-foot elevation drop and its impact on vines
32:10 Deep dive into the Roussanne: Why it thrives in North Texas
44:00 The winemaking philosophy: Minimal intervention vs. precision
55:20 Navigating the challenges of the Texas climate and late frosts
1:05:10 The evolution of the tasting room and the guest experience
1:12:45 Future vintages and the growth of the North Texas wine scene
1:18:30 Closing thoughts and where to find Arche wines
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
Texas Tech University (https://www.ttu.edu/)
Brushy Creek Vineyards (https://brushycreek99.wixsite.com/brushy)
Bingham Family Vineyards (https://binghamfamilyvineyards.com/)
Dude, Sweet Chocolate (https://dudesweetchocolate.com/)
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