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Darioush 2000 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $64
Really smooth textured. Quite elegant as well, with sleek, complex layers of black currant, blackberry, plum, black cherry, herb, chocolate, coffee, spice, toast and a beguiling hint of tar. The wine is incredibly complex and inviting, framed beautifully in velvety tannins. Long and lush on the finish, it’s blended from grapes grown on Mt. Veeder, Atlas Peak and…
— J.M.
(6/1/2003)
Darioush 2007 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
The winery’s top bottling, and this vintage recalls the tremendous 2000. Tastes important right off the bat, although it’s also obviously young and unintegrated. New, smoky oak dominates, with themes of ripe, concentrated blackberries and cassis, but the tannins are hard as nails. Wants and needs time. Best well after 2013, and should develop for years beyond.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
Darioush 1999 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $34
This is sensuous Chardonnay that provides plenty of texture and depth without being heavy. The bouquet is robust and complex, with pear, smoke, vanilla, cumin and an appealing oatmeal-graham cracker-like note. A full spectrum of similarly ripe fruit flavors coats the mouth, bolstered by good acidity, and you can almost sink your teeth into the full, chewy mouthfeel…
— W.E.
(7/1/2001)
Darioush 2008 Signature Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $43
Made in a tart, citrusy style, like an elegant Chablis, this rich, balanced Chardonnay shows candied flavors of pineapples, lemon custard, Key lime pie and stony minerals. Brisk acidity provides a keen, bracing balance.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Darioush 2000 Shiraz (Napa Valley)
- $64
The wine starts of with intriguing bacon and earth tones that are followed up by rich, ripe raspberry, black cherry, spice, licorice, herb and toast flavors. It’s beautifully balanced, with supple tannins and a flashy, robust character that remains enticing and long at the end. Look for more of this varietal from Darioush as its Shiraz vineyards mature.
— J.M.
(6/1/2003)
Darioush 2000 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $44
Rich and lush, with smoky, charry overtones and pretty blackberry, plum, chocolate, coffee, herb and toast flavors. The wine shows moderate body and silky tannins. Long, rich and enticing on the finish.
— J.M.
(6/1/2003)
Darioush 2001 Signature Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- $38
Crisp acidity blends easily with creamy smooth texture here. This is a fine juxtaposition of mineral, apple, pear, spice and citrus flavors, neatly layered for complexity and eleganty structured. Long and bright at the end.
— J.M.
(6/1/2003)
Darioush 2007 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $46
Rich and extracted in sweet cherry and blackberry tart filling, with sweet notes of caramelized oak. A lush, rewarding Merlot perfect for drinking now and over the next several years with its natural partner, a fine grilled steak.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
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