2013 Darioush Darius II

Estate: Darioush Winery
Region: Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Sage (Mount Veeder) and Apadana Block (Napa Valley) Vineyards
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Tasting Note:October 27, 2017

Deep and dark ruby red. Very young but powerful nose. Pencil shavings, cassis, sweet spices, cinnamon, dark cocoa, blackberries and dark gravel. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Seems like a touch of chalk with lots of black fruits, spices, and bit of minerality. Long and lingering finish.

The label of this Darius II bears the details from a man's cloak woven in Iran during the 1870s. This vintage is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec and 4% Merlot. Aged for 100% new French oak for 20 months. Michel Rolland is the consultant winemaker.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2038.

Rating:

93+ points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - Release price was $245.00.

Darioush Winery, Darius II, California, Cabernet Sauvignon, United States of America, Napa Valley, North Coast, Red WineGreg Ballington2013, Darius II, Darioush Winery, Cult Wine, Michel Rolland, Steve Devitt, Napa Valley, North Coast, United States of America, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, California, 93 Points, $$$$$, October 2017Comment