Darioush

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc

9.347 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Jeff D.

Simply fantastic! Spicy, dark fruit and baking spices give an incredible drinking experience. Despite being a ‘13, the wine is not over the top but instantly pleasing. Drink ‘em if you got ‘em!

Simply fantastic! Spicy, dark fruit and baking spices give an incredible drinking experience. Despite being a ‘13, the wine is not over the top but instantly pleasing. Drink ‘em if you got ‘em!

Jul 23rd, 2018
Louie Christensen

Wow! Lush blueberries, black cherries and a pop of raspberry. Dark chocolate, and a hint of freshly potted garden mint. Tannins are velvet and the acidity pops nicely. It has a slightly austere finish which begs you for another sip. Well don't mind if I do!

Wow! Lush blueberries, black cherries and a pop of raspberry. Dark chocolate, and a hint of freshly potted garden mint. Tannins are velvet and the acidity pops nicely. It has a slightly austere finish which begs you for another sip. Well don't mind if I do!

Sep 29th, 2016
Alvaro Bustillos

Kevin buse great american

Kevin buse great american

Feb 28th, 2024
Gujumack

stunning. well balanced from entry to finish. Can't wait for this to age some more. with friends on an impromptu dinner at home.

stunning. well balanced from entry to finish. Can't wait for this to age some more. with friends on an impromptu dinner at home.

Oct 12th, 2022
Amit Srivastava

Very balanced . 2013 is such a great year. Nice and dry and yummy !

Very balanced . 2013 is such a great year. Nice and dry and yummy !

May 11th, 2019
Gunja Gargeshwari

Few ppl make a 100% Cab Franc - I love it - easily held its own in a night filled with Bordeaux and Cab Sauv lucky to experience this one!

Few ppl make a 100% Cab Franc - I love it - easily held its own in a night filled with Bordeaux and Cab Sauv lucky to experience this one!

Feb 17th, 2018
Michael Mathews

This is an amazing cab franc. Massive fruit. Huge blueberry, dark chocolate. Elegant wine that just a number of notches above others. This is one of the most underrated and forgotten wines. Darioush. We hope you recover quickly from the fires.

This is an amazing cab franc. Massive fruit. Huge blueberry, dark chocolate. Elegant wine that just a number of notches above others. This is one of the most underrated and forgotten wines. Darioush. We hope you recover quickly from the fires.

Oct 15th, 2017
Jason and Jennie

Better next day

Better next day

Sep 20th, 2017
Doug Scott

Dark and dense. Rhubarb pie nose. Red licorice goes to spicy dark chocolate. Tannins really big but smooth.

Dark and dense. Rhubarb pie nose. Red licorice goes to spicy dark chocolate. Tannins really big but smooth.

Jun 11th, 2017
Ameet Rane

Definitely needs to be decanted. But once it opens up, leather / smoky nose, smooth mouth feel. Little bit of spice at the end.

Definitely needs to be decanted. But once it opens up, leather / smoky nose, smooth mouth feel. Little bit of spice at the end.

Mar 27th, 2017