Winemaker Notes
The 2022 vintage—a pure varietal expression—opens with bold aromas of ripe blackcurrant and crushed blueberries, unfolding into layers of sun-dried fig, black raspberry, and juicy Damson plum. Notes of dark cocoa, spiced sandalwood, and smoked thyme weave through the expansive palate, enhancing its rich, velvety texture. Firm yet polished tannins extend through a satisfying finish, accented by hints of graphite, dried lavender, and a lift of candied orange peel. This sophisticated wine promises to evolve beautifully with cellar age.
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Decanter
Founded by an Iranian-American family in Napa, Darioush has become renowned for its signature Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The 2022 vintage is a fragrant, intensely aromatic, and highly attractive expression, boasting rich cassis, cherrywood, and dark cocoa notes. Full-bodied, it features pliant tannins that are assertive upfront but soften into a velvety core, revealing layers of nuanced dark berry fruits, spices, and a refreshing lift. A captivating wine that showcases the elegance and depth synonymous with Darioush.
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James Suckling
Founded by an Iranian-American family in Napa, Darioush has become renowned for its signature Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The 2022 vintage is a fragrant, intensely aromatic, and highly attractive expression, boasting rich cassis, cherrywood, and dark cocoa notes. Full-bodied, it features pliant tannins that are assertive upfront but soften into a velvety core, revealing layers of nuanced dark berry fruits, spices, and a refreshing lift. A captivating wine that showcases the elegance and depth synonymous with Darioush.
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.