Proprietor Darioush Khaledi and winemaker Steve Devitt made an unorthodox choice, to commit to Southern Napa Valley – choosing its cooler microclimates to develop their unique style. While the focus was in northern Napa Valley in the late 1990's, Darioush was headed south. Seeking opportunities others overlooked, Darioush and Steve focused intently on site selection and cooler microclimates in Southern Napa Valley; high atop Mount Veeder and ...
The Darioush estate is comprised of three vineyard sites spanning three American Viticultural Areas in the Southern Napa Valley:
Mount Veeder AVA
Our 22-acre Sage vineyard atop Mt. Veeder is rugged and pure. Perched between 1,800’ and 2,200’ elevation, plantings on this steep hillside benefit from mineral-rich, volcanic soils as well as the cooling, maritime-influence of the proximate San Pablo Bay. Wines from this site show complexity an...
As a lifetime student of his craft, Winemaker Steve Devitt is intently focused on the mastery of creating wines that are approachable in their youth, yet graceful, poised and age-worthy. His touch is felt across the portfolio that he and his team have worked tirelessly to create - Bordeaux blends and singular bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and small lots of Shiraz, Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. Empl...
DECANTER Magazine
February 2016
Highly Recommended
2011 Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
A rich, powerful wine. Complex fruit, spice, floral aromas and the palate has a good concentration of chocolate, cooked dark plums, cassis and blackberry. A black pepper note gives balance and freshness. Long with firm tannins. Rated 93, Drink 2015-2035 (Romain Bouger)
http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews-tastings/california-cabernet...
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