Darioush Signature Cabernet Franc 2018
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Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Cabernet Franc sports a deep garnet-purple color and understated notions of black raspberries, Morello cherries and boysenberries with hints of fallen leaves, potpourri and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers restrained, toned-down red and black fruit preserves with lots of savory accents, supported by a chewy texture and well-knit freshness, finishing fragrant.
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Wine Enthusiast
This is juicy and substantial red wine, the tannins thick and foundational. Oak, dried herb and richly layered jolts of dark cherry and cassis dominate on a long, concentrated palate.
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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.