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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


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.