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Wine Description
The Story
Appellation: Darioush estate vineyards in Mt. Veeder, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley
Cooperage: Aged 22 months in 85% new Chateau Traditional French oak barrels
Wine Information
Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10%Merlot, 5% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Production: 6,631 cases
Vintage: After three consecutive, abundant vintages, the 2015 growing season reminded of the need for humility in nature’s teachings. Climatic conditions at bloom resulted in a shy-bearing vintage overall, yet, as the season progressed, as we tended and coaxed the very best from our vineyard sites, it was evident that remarkabl...