David Arthur Long

Coming Up

That kind of start matters in wine: it trains the eye for repetition, timing, and the discipline of making something that holds up over time. By 1985, that working base had narrowed into a clear direction, and David Arthur Vineyards was founded with Joye Dale.

Where They Are Now

Cabernet Sauvignon is the central line at David Arthur Vineyards in St. Helena, where David Arthur Long serves as founder and manager. The estate’s style is built on concentration and restraint, with the grape carrying the weight rather than ornament. The original aim still reads in the glass: precision, depth, and a defined sense of place.

Signature

Small-production Cabernet Sauvignon is the clearest marker of David Arthur Long’s work. The scale keeps the process close to hand, with each lot shaped by attentive choices rather than volume. That approach turns consistency into method: make carefully, repeat well, and let the wine carry the work.

In Their Words “We make wine every day…The magic happens when we enjoy it together.” The line points to the daily cadence of the cellar and the finish line of the trade: wine is made in routine, then completed when it is shared. For David, the bottle is part of a larger working rhythm, not an isolated object.

Honors

No separate awards are listed here. The milestones that do define the record are the 1985 founding with Joye Dale and the continuing leadership of David Arthur Vineyards. Taken together, they show a career built on continuity rather than volume: one start, one estate, and a long hold on the same focused intent.