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Wine Description
The Story
Appellation: Darioush Estate Vineyards in Napa Valley, Oak Knoll and Mount Veeder
Cooperage: Aged 22 months in 70% new French oak
The unique terroir of our rocky, higher elevation Mount Veeder estate combines a cool marine influenced climate with exceptional sun exposure to naturally develop the distinct and concentrated flavors of earth, spice and blueberry that are native to Cabernet Franc. This classic Bordeaux varietal possesses great power and poise, and contributes great intensity of flavor and earth-oriented elements to our Signature Cabernet Sauvignon each year.
Wine Information
Availability: 1416 cases
Composition: 90% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
A powerful wine from a classic vintage, this Cabernet Franc leads with notes of blueberry and plum joined by spiced notes of garam masala, black tea and pencil lead. Concentrated blackberry flavors dominate a firm and muscular palate, revealing the wines mountain-grown roots.
Darioush Cabernet Franc gains additional varietal complexity and sophistication in the glass, finishing with a profile of bittersweet cocoa, cedar and mocha. This vintage truly demonstrates the remarkable varietal potential of Cabernet Franc.
