2004 David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon

Community Tasting Notes (34) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  8/1/2021 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Evolving Napa, Calif., 2004 David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon (gift from friend's estate). Mid-dark garnet, brick edges, rim variation; straightforward Cabernet nose, cassis, berries, ripe grapes (14.6 alc.); mid-plus body; balanced; mid-plus tannins, starting to soften; good Cab fruit on the palate; long, deep, hot Cabernet and wood finish. w/prime rib. 17.5 UC Davis scale, 93 other scales.

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  9/5/2019 - brettay Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Wow this is really good and it isn’t even the Elevation 1147. Made in a style somewhere between modern and traditional. Black and red currants, fragrant cedar, fresh saline (something I rarely get in Cabs), leather, earth and minerals. I think many people would mistake this for a Bordeaux. So fresh and pure. The only negative is just a slight whiff of brettanomyces but it is super subtle. This is great stuff! Still has the stuffing to easily go another 5-10 years.

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  3/14/2019 - brianofthevine Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Red/black cherry and plum fruit. Notes of earth, smoke, dark chocolate, and leather with a layer of caramel and subtle eucalyptus on the end. Tannins have softened at this point but acidity is there with a nice long finish Not the 1147 but a great wine right now nonetheless.

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  5/14/2017 - Personal Opinion Likes this wine:

  Popped and poured. Open and ready for enjoyment.. no decant needed.. though it did develop over the first 30 mins open.. and a little more throughout evening. Soft, supple, full mouthfeel, with integrated tannins and balanced acid (except last pour filled with sediment). Concentrated layers of dried, black cherries, dried black fruit, black tea and worn leather overtones dominate, with hints of mint, fine wood spice, savory black olive and graphite. Drinking GREAT!! Paired very, very well with filet and demi-glacé. I doubt there is a need to continue to cellar this for improved development. That said, it probably has a few good years left, if stored properly. Drink now.

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  11/14/2015 - brianofthevine wrote: 92 Points

  Red/black cherry with an earthy core to it. Sort of has a subtle eucalyptus note to it on the end. Nice balance throughout, long finish, smooth tannins. Drinking well right now.

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