
The winery has easily one of the most outrageous tasting rooms you will ever see – a Persian palace – complete with columns outside and indoor waterfalls.
We had a pleasant surprise at Darioush meeting Marisol Ramirez, associate producer of the movie Merlove. Ramirez states that they are hoping to do a showing of the movie in the Seattle area this summer.
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Wines: | ||||
Score | Name | Notes | $ | |
+ | Darioush Signature Chardonnay 2007 | Straw colored. Spice notes on the nose. Silky smooth with bracing acidity. 100% Chardonnay. Darioush Estate Vineyards in Napa Valley, Oak Knoll and Carneros. 1720 cases produced. Sampled at 59 degrees. | $43 | |
+ | Darioush Russian River Chardonnay 2006 | Light straw colored. Abundant spicy oak interlaced with subtle crushed red pepper aromas. A bit sharp. 100% Chardonnay. 502 cases produced. | $48 | |
* | Darioush Russian River Pinot Noir 2006 | An appealing nose with strawberry, mint, and generous amounts of orange peel. A light and lively wine that is exceptionally well put together with a mix of elegance and power. 100% Pinot Noir. 894 cases produced. Sampled at 67 degrees. | $48 | |
* | Darioush Signature Merlot Napa Valley 2005 | Dark ruby color. Vanilla, mocha powder, light black pepper, and oak aromas. A dry, big, full bodied wine full of spice box and cherry tastes. 96% Merlot; 4% Cab Franc. Darioush Estate Vineyards, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Mt. Veeder. 1912 cases produced. Sampled at 70 degrees.
| $48 | |
* | Darioush Duel 2006 | Ruby. An alluring nose with lots of oak aromas, notably vanilla and spice, along with peppercorn, mint, and pencil shavings. Taste seems quite young and tight. Puckering with lots of cherry. 60% Cabernet; 40% Shiraz. Darioush Estate Vineyards in Napa Valley and Oak Knoll 2,688 cases produced. Sampled at 70 degrees. | $42 | |
* | Darioush Signature Cabernet Napa Valley 2006 | Dark garnet. Violets and black currant show on the nose with light spices sitting on top. Gripping, intense tannins on the taste. Young but will be quite good. Give 3-5 years. 85% Cabernet; 9% Merlot; 3% Cab Franc; 3% Malbec. 9910 cases produced. | $80 | |
** | Darioush Signature Shiraz Napa Valley 2006 | Dark ruby with purple tinges. Blueberry stems, clove, black licorice. Tightly wound on the taste but will be exceptional. Just released. 100% Shiraz. Darioush Estate Vineyards in Napa Valley and Oak Knoll. 1,160 cases produced. | $68 |
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