Due to a last minute change in his schedule, David Long of David Arthur Winery will be in town THIS Monday, May 4. David's wines are coveted and not inexpensive.
House Made Linguini Carbonara
with Amish Bacon and Fresh Herbs
David Arthur Chardonnay 2013
Sugg. Retail $50
Wild Boar Terrine
with Dried Cherry and Jamon and Prosciutto
David Arthur Meritaggio (Sangiovese / Cabernet Blend) 2012
Sugg. Retail $52
Lamb
with Morels, Shibumi Mushrooms and Anson Mills Polenta
David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon “Three Acre” 2012 - Sugg. Retail $150
David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon “Elevation 1147” 2012 - Sugg. Retail $195
Berry Gratin
Coffee
Dinner is $99
Tax and Service Not Included
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Notes From David Arthur
THE 2012 VINTAGE
If one could ask for a perfect vintage where a winegrower literally makes the wine on the vine, 2012 was the vintage. The year began with an abundance of rain in the winter followed by just enough moisture in the spring. They were able to get a strong cover crop and work it into the soils boosting both natural soil nitrogen and general health. The first grapes were harvested the last days of September offering great hang time without compromising to over maturity of the fruit. Harvest was completed on Halloween, just prior to the first real rains. The resulting wines are aromatic with rich and powerful tannins. The palate textures are plush yet offer firmness that will provide excellent ageability.
2013 CHARDONNAY, NAPA VALLEY
42% new French oak, balance 2nd and 3rd use French oak
A light pale straw color with green hues offers bright aromas of gravenstein apple, pineapple and guava, followed by stone fruit, lightly toasted oak and filberts. The palate is broad and expansive throughout with a subtle briny minerality. The finish is persistent with flavors of Asian pear, white figs and bakedapple. Best from 2014 to 2020. 539 cases produced.
2012 MERITAGGIO RED WINE BLEND, NAPA VALLEY
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc
30% new French oak (a tight grain selection by mixed coopers)
A rich deep red color with rose-pink edging from the Sangiovese shows lifted fruit aromas of strawberry-cherry and rhubarb pie followed by candied spices of toffee, vanilla bean and sandalwood/toasted oak. The palate is sweet, lush and polished with fine grained tannins that offer flavors of tamarind, plum and finishes with a clean chalk like minerality. Best from 2014 to 2022. 1,380 cases produced.
2012 CABERNET SAUVIGNON ‘THREE ACRE ‘ NAPA VALLEY ESTATE
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. 85% new French oak
This wines color is very dark ruby and nearly opaque while offering lifted aromas of dark currant, black raspberry followed by hints of sage and lavender floral notes. There are baking spices and hints of toffee and espresso. The palate is plush yet punchy with forward style tannins yet firm and bold followed by flavors of dark cherries, chocolate and candied licorice. The finish is long and persistent with fine grained tannins. Best from 2015 to 2025. 588 cases produced.
2012 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ‘ELEVATION 1147’, NAPA
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Elevation Block clone 8. 100% new French oak.
The dark nearly opaque color has lifted and high tone aromas of baked currants and dark cherry compote, followed by subtle vanilla-toffee oak spices and lavender like floral tones. The palate is full throttle and massively structured offering a layering of fine grained tannins and density. Flavors of anise and espresso bean followed by baked cassis and blackberry finish on the palate with a long persistent finish. Best from 2015- 2035. 1,078 six packs produced.