Thomas Buley

9.3

Drinking very nicely. Soft red fruit, almost a cola vibe towards the end, very long finish — 7 years ago

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. — 8 years ago

Jordan Stone

10

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

Mono Head

9.0

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

Krupal bhatt

9.3

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. — 10 years ago

with Rahul

Natalie Griffin

9.6

50/50 sav blanc and semillon. Amazing honey and pear, cooked apples. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

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

Mike

9.2

Smooth. Good compliment to the Darioush. Trending up. — 7 years ago

LM Segal

9.4

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

Bradford Plemons

9.2

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

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 🤔. — 9 years ago

Jerae Knutson

DuMOL Member Services

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

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Drinking beautifully right now. — 12 years ago

Jon Tate

9.2

San antonio bobs steak and chophouse. Darioush was better at that pricepoint. Nuttier and spicier than darioush. — 7 years ago

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. — 8 years ago

John Miller

9.0

Strong spicy, oaky, herbaceous nose. Dark, cab-like color. Light acidity, medium plus body, and very tannic for a pinot. Vanilla, dark black fruit, oregano, and lemon zest. More like Zinfandel or Syrah than most Pinot that I’ve had. First California Pinot that I’ve enjoyed. — 8 years ago

Emily Meek

9.0

Ordered this from home, not while in Napa. — 10 years ago

Roger Dermody

8.9

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

Sean Townley

9.1

The Darioush of NA wine — 11 years ago

with Mairead