We’re tasting Pinots today and this was the overall favorite, although Darioush was a close runner up. Also tasted were Morey-St-Denis, chateau de la greffiere, stoller, and chehalem. Great afternoon. Loved the nose, the color, and the depth. — 8 years ago
Darioush Sauvignon blanc - light and tasty. Good. But I think I like spring mtn better 2016 — 9 years ago
The second 2013 napa cab I drank tonight and one I preferred over the Darioush. Great structure to this wine, fruit forward with notes of blueberries and licorice. Not as oaky as the other Napa cab, well balanced and tasting exquisitely right now. — 9 years ago
This really is a Viogner, not the Merlot. Quite tasty. — 11 years ago
This is 100% Malbec and Darioush bought this vineyard it is made by Steve Devit and has that California style to the wine — 13 years ago
Day 3 in Napa in the books! Running a day behind on notes...Napa time runs slow AND fast!
Ashes & Diamonds...blast from the past! Retro style. Son of Darioush is the owner here. Open until 7PM...definitely aiming towards us Millennials. This was their most left bank Bordeaux-style wine. Loads of red & black underripe fruit with mushroom, truffle oil, plum, and cigar smoke. Smooth yet structured. All of their wines are definitely a throw back to a different era. — 7 years ago
2007 is one of the best white wines I’ve had — 8 years ago
Ordered this from home, not while in Napa. — 9 years ago
Hard to give it dull@marks following a 2012 Darioush Cab, but otherwise quite nice. — 10 years ago
The Darioush of NA wine — 11 years ago
Drinking beautifully right now. — 12 years ago
$65, bought at the vineyard. Opens up nicely and nice and wet. Lovely. — 13 years ago
Similar to the Darioush, Del Dotto’s signature style comes through here with big and bold flavors. 6-7yrs on this has probably helped tone it down as it wasn’t super in the face. Good acidity. Baked mixed berry pie, cedar, peppercorn covered black cherries. Fairly sweet for a pinot. — 7 years ago
Color me impressed by this baby Quintessa. For a 2015, this was amazingly accessible. Personally, I think this is the best Faust vintage I’ve had to date. Nose was more floral than jammy, with violets, blackberries, nutmeg and some blueberries. Well balanced and approachable on the palate, with a nice black cherry/blueberry finish.
As a side note, there is a new label change starting with the 2015. Almost looks like a Darioush label 🤔. — 8 years ago
Love the aroma of dark juicy fruits, plum and black currants. Deliciously spicy finish. — 11 years ago
Bought at Darioush in Napa a few years ago. Sauvignon blanc, semillon. — 12 years ago
Best Pinot I've had in years. — 14 years ago
LM Segal
Best DM I’ve had, evoked a Napa Cab, with a Darioush-like velvety richness. Dark plum and wet tobacco, lonnnng finish. From a Salmanazar (9l, another first). — 7 years ago