Darioush

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

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

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Calera Wine Company

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2010

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

Sage Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Darioush Sauvignon blanc - light and tasty. Good. But I think I like spring mtn better 2016 — 9 years ago

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Paul Hobbs

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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

Rahul Mukherjee
with Rahul
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Darioush

Signature Napa Valley Viognier 2008

This really is a Viogner, not the Merlot. Quite tasty. — 11 years ago

Capataz

Mendoza Malbec 2010

Andrew Lampasone
9.2

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

Ashes & Diamonds Winery

No 1 Rancho Pequeno Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Shay A
9.3

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

Jason, Eric and 37 others liked this

Darioush

Napa Valley Viognier 2007

2007 is one of the best white wines I’ve had — 8 years ago

Darioush

Duel Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Viognier 2013

Ordered this from home, not while in Napa. — 9 years ago

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Hard to give it dull@marks following a 2012 Darioush Cab, but otherwise quite nice. — 10 years ago

Ariel

Dealcoholized Merlot 2014

The Darioush of NA wine — 11 years ago

Mairead Hickey
with Mairead

Darioush

Late Harvest Napa Valley Viognier 2001

Andrew Lampasone
9.2

Drinking beautifully right now. — 12 years ago

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Darioush

Signature Napa Valley Malbec 2009

$65, bought at the vineyard. Opens up nicely and nice and wet. Lovely. — 13 years ago

Del Dotto Vineyards

Family Vineyard Cinghiale Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Shay A
9.2

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

James, Kirk and 28 others liked this
Adam Quarello

Adam Quarello

Been in the Del dotto caves. Good times.
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

I've got a 2010 of this, so this probably going to be ready per your notes!

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Shay A
9.3

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

Paul, Ryan and 39 others liked this
TheSkip

TheSkip

I was going to say!!!! That’s not Faust.
Norman

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Same here!
Sean Herriott

Sean Herriott

I agree. I LOVE the 2015 vintage for Napa Cabs!

Materra

Oak Knoll Viognier 2014

Jerae Knutson
9.3

I'm thrilled that there's yummy Viognier being GROWN and produced in the Napa Valley. Tell me if you know of any others?? (I'm familiar with Darioush, and Lightning). Rich creamy lemon, with some acidity, and melon. Floral. Fragrant. — 10 years ago

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Darioush

Signature Napa Valley Merlot 2011

Love the aroma of dark juicy fruits, plum and black currants. Deliciously spicy finish. — 11 years ago

Darioush

Shahpar Late Harvest Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2006

Bought at Darioush in Napa a few years ago. Sauvignon blanc, semillon. — 12 years ago

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Darioush

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2008

Best Pinot I've had in years. — 14 years ago