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Darioush

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Darioush wines are the culmination of culture, art, history and human ideals. It was founded by Iranian-born entrepreneur Darioush Khaledi and his wife Shahpar who emigrated to the U.S. in 1976. Their global search for property ended in Napa’s southern valley in Altamura Winery’s old property in 1997 where Darioush and Steve Devitt chose to produce Bordeaux-styled wines in the cooler microclimates of Mount Veeder and Oak Knoll. They honor their heritage, their workers, and their vineyards with a balance of modern and ancient approaches that make their wines attractive to wine connoisseurs everywhere. Their estate is one of the most majestic and hospitable locales in all of Napa Valley. You have to see it to believe it.

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Tasting Notes

WA93
he top cuvee, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Darius II, is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 8% Malbec (again 14.8% natural alcohol). Impressive aromatics of wild flowers, blackcurrants, black raspberries and mountain berries are followed by a richer, more expansive, fuller wine, with greater depth and richness. This is clearly the top selection and, according to the label, only 18 barrels were made. This is a beauty and one of the best Cabernets I’ve tasted from Darioush. The finish is very long, and the wine still youthful and well-capable of lasting another 12-15 years.

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