Winery Visit--Darioush

{18-foot tall columns that grace the entrance of the winery}

"Am I in Persia..or is part of Persia in Napa?" was my first question upon arriving to Darioush Winery. With its extravagance and ornate detailing, the winery resembles Persepolis, the ancient capital of Persia. Let's just say that the property is... a bit over-the-top... (to say the least.) Nonetheless, the property grounds and architecture are stunning--a visit to Darioush is truly a unique experience.

The winery is set along the Silverado Trail, a road lined with many well-known wineries in Napa Vally. With a fine focus on producing their notable Bordeaux-style wines, (Side note: permitted grapes in Bordeaux are Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere) the winemaker at Darioush also produces wines from Chardonnay, Viognier, and Shiraz. Try the Signature Flight if you do a tasting--it includes five current release wines. The gem in that flight is definitely their Cab Sauv. Even Wine Spectator gives the 2007 Signature Cabernet Sauvingon 94 points, noting that the wine "tastes important right off the bat, although obviously young, with tannins hard as nails. New, smoky oak dominates, with themes of ripe concentrated blackberries and cassis. Needs time. best well after 2013, and should develop for years beyond." I say, cheers to that!

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-B

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