Darioush
Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
In a great spot with no edges. From a mag
In a great spot with no edges. From a mag
1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2018Pouring a glass the wine was clean with a deep dark ruby red color, comprised of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, aged for 22 months in French oak (85% new). Aromas of ripe fruit and sweet spices were wafting up teasing me to take a sip. The palate showed juicy blackberries, blueberries, sweet black cherries and currants. This wine was big, full tannins, complex and well balanced. Notes of leather, cacao, coffee beans and earthy.
Pouring a glass the wine was clean with a deep dark ruby red color, comprised of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, aged for 22 months in French oak (85% new). Aromas of ripe fruit and sweet spices were wafting up teasing me to take a sip. The palate showed juicy blackberries, blueberries, sweet black cherries and currants. This wine was big, full tannins, complex and well balanced. Notes of leather, cacao, coffee beans and earthy.
Feb 16th, 2016Wow! Big velvety mouthfeel. Medium plus alcohol but stands strong with the tannins and oak. Big wine with ripe black fruit, tobacco, baking spices, and vanilla.
Wow! Big velvety mouthfeel. Medium plus alcohol but stands strong with the tannins and oak. Big wine with ripe black fruit, tobacco, baking spices, and vanilla.
Feb 12th, 2017Classic nose of leather with a hint of vanilla extract. Lots of pencil lead and dark chocolate cherry cordial on the palate. Structure is firm and tannins are not fully resolved (but I love a little tannin). Still young with plenty of time to go. Love our friends at Darioush.
Classic nose of leather with a hint of vanilla extract. Lots of pencil lead and dark chocolate cherry cordial on the palate. Structure is firm and tannins are not fully resolved (but I love a little tannin). Still young with plenty of time to go. Love our friends at Darioush.
Feb 12th, 2017Extremely balanced and well made. Not a showstopper - just a beautiful bottle of wine.
Extremely balanced and well made. Not a showstopper - just a beautiful bottle of wine.
Aug 20th, 2016Holy Schmokes!!! Needs serious decanting and was better throughout the evening. Dark fruit, lots of smoke, charcoal and tobacco. Not sure it's worth the price.
Holy Schmokes!!! Needs serious decanting and was better throughout the evening. Dark fruit, lots of smoke, charcoal and tobacco. Not sure it's worth the price.
Aug 21st, 2015Bold is a great word... When they talk about big Napa cabs, this one always comes to mind.
Bold is a great word... When they talk about big Napa cabs, this one always comes to mind.
Mar 24th, 2015