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  • Country ranking ?

    295
  • Producer ranking ?

    19
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    2024-2040
  • Food Pairing

    Grilled lamb, roasted duck & aged hard cheeses

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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 grea...

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Wine Information

In 2016, a small contribution of Atlas Peak sourced fruit adds aromatic intensity. This classic Bordeaux variety possesses both power and poise, and contributes layered, uplifting fruit and concentrated earthen flavors to our Signature Cabernet Sauvignon each year.

Tasting notes: Opening with savory and lingering aromas of crushed boysenberries, blueberries and Kirsch accented by earthen notes of dry loam, lead pencil shavings, and cigar bo...

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Average Bottle Price

2020
67€

This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.

11 official sellers in 11 countries

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Origin

Napa, Napa Valley

Grapes

12% Merlot
11% Cabernet Sauvignon
2% Petit Verdot
75% Cabernet Franc

Drinking temperature

17-18C

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