Darioush Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Ripe and decadent with palate-pleasing notes of juicy plum, raspberry, and flour less chocolate cake, 2017 Caravan is supple yet firm with polished tannin complemented by dark, spicy notes of black currant and cinnamon. Cabernet Sauvignon, the lion’s share of the blend, adds layers of complexity and an ideal balance between sweet and savory elements. Caravan has a youthful energy that would reward several years of aging. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot.
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Deep purple black colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals notions of warm cassis, blueberry preserves and boysenberries with touches of cedar chest, cherry cola and spice cake. Full-bodied, the palate has a firm, grainy texture and a lively line carrying the spicy black berry preserves flavors to a nice long finish.
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This is well-packed, featuring bramble-edged blackberry and black currant fruit, mixed with hints of tar, mesquite and roasted sage. On the muscular side, with ample energy for balance. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2021 through 2028.
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One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.