David Arthur Vineyards
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Prima Annata"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 66
Vintage: 2008
David Arthur Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
In 2008, nearly 30 years after the birth of David Arthur, our winery facility and barrel cellar were completed. Like our new winery, this rich Cabernet Sauvignon blend is the perfect marriage of experience and innovation. Cultivated from 29-year-old vines on our estate vineyard, this wine was the first to age and graduate from our state-of-the-art winery and barrel cellar. In celebration of this historic event, we have aptly named this unique blend Prima Annata, literally meaning "first vintage."
Nile Zacherle
Winemaker, David Arthur Vineyards
I began my journey into winemaking via home-brewing at home and worked my way to UC Davis to study Fermentation Science. I worked briefly in the brewing industry and pursued winemaking there after in Napa Valley (Chateau Montelena-Assist Winemaker and Barnett Vineyards-Winemaker, SE Chase Cellars-consultant), Anderson Valley (Navarro), along with stages in Margaret River W Aust (Pierro), Bordeaux (Chateau d'Arsac). I currently direct viticulture and winemaking for David Arthur Vineyards as well as operate Mad Fritz Brewing Co (Founder and Master Brewer).
Country born: United States
Education: AS Natural Science-Geology Cabrillo (Santa Cruz)
AA Liberal Arts-illustration Cabrillo (Santa Cruz)
BS Fermentation Science '97 UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
2008-2009 Trinity House Scolarship (Institute of Master of Wine-London)
Winemaking Philosophy:
My approach to winemaking is summed up in concept of wine-growing, not in the sense that a person farms or grows grapes for a winery and therefore is a 'Winegrower'. It is more that the beginning of a great wine is having control from pruning on-ward. The more decisions that a Winemaker can make in the vineyard the better that he/she can fine tune the quality prior to harvest. Vineyard expression and style are also very important to my philosophy. I would say restraint, age-ability, polish/refinement and balance are crucial to me. I would say most vineyards will give you some idea of how they should be handled based on the flavor of the fruit and corresponding young wine.
Capitol Cellars
5530 Douglas Boulevard Suite 170
Granite Bay CA 95746
916-780-9030
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Capitol Cellars:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | '15 Men | 21 (2017) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 (2011) | |
| David Arthur Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Prima Annata | 14 (2010) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 1A | 14 (2010) |
| Realm Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard C1 Block | 13 (2009) |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Alpha Omega | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 12 (2008) | |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 12 (2008) | |
| Roy Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse | 12 (2008) |
| Bravante Vineyards | 2005 | 65% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvigon, 10% Merlot | Howell Mountain | 11 (2007) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 11 (2007) | |
| Brown Estate Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon/Zinfandel blend | Chiles Valley District | 11 (2007) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Cinnamon Moon | 11 (2007) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 11 (2007) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 11 (2007) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 11 (2007) | |
| Outpost Wines | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Inaugural Vintage of True Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | CS4C | 11 (2007) |
| Stewart Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Special Reserve | 11 (2007) |
| The Terraces | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Quarry Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| William Cole Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside | 11 (2007) |
| Wolf Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | 11 (2007) | |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2004 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Haze Jude | 10 (2006) |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Moose Valley Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Gemstone | 2003 | Proprietary Blend | Yountville | Barrel +12 | 10 (2006) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Ranch | 10 (2006) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Heidi's Selection | 10 (2006) |
| The Terraces | 2004 | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel | Rutherford | Quarry Cuvée | 10 (2006) |
| Wolf Family Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | Estate Grown and Bottled | 10 (2006) |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Dyer Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Husic Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Kathryn Hall Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Tor Kenward Family Wines | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Viader Vineyards and Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Arietta | 2002 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Trio | 8 (2004) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | New Estate Clone | 7 (2003) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon blend | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Luna Vineyards | 1997 | Sangiovese | Napa Valley | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 1995 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 3 (1999) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 1996 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 2 (1998) |
Winery Distribution
David Arthur Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.