The 2015 Darioush Cabernet Franc includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Merlot, and 2% Malbec which was aged in nearly all new French oak prior to bottling. The herbal edge on the nose is tremendous with red and dark fruits and dusty earth mingling with cocoa powder. The palate shows serious viscosity and richness, with red bell pepper, red currant jelly and milk chocolate flavors layering the palate and persisting through to the long finish. This is a mere infant at this stage so try to resist this gorgeous bottling for at least another year. Drink 2020-2035- 95
The 2015 Darioush Cabernet Franc includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Merlot, and 2% Malbec which was aged in nearly all new French oak prior to bottling. The herbal edge on the nose is tremendous with red and dark fruits and dusty earth mingling with cocoa powder. The palate shows serious viscosity and richness, with red bell pepper, red currant jelly and milk chocolate flavors layering the palate and persisting through to the long finish. This is a mere infant at this stage so try to resist this gorgeous bottling for at least another year. Drink 2020-2035- 95
Mar 27th, 2019
Warm butter, hints of vanilla and creme-fresh followed my blackberry preserves and lavender on the nose. Very well balanced, good acidity and soft tannin. Flavors of blackberry, plum and cola on the finish with a white pepper note that is almost unnoticeable yet provides a lovely spice component to balance out the sweetness. Excellent Cab Franc!
Warm butter, hints of vanilla and creme-fresh followed my blackberry preserves and lavender on the nose. Very well balanced, good acidity and soft tannin. Flavors of blackberry, plum and cola on the finish with a white pepper note that is almost unnoticeable yet provides a lovely spice component to balance out the sweetness. Excellent Cab Franc!
Mar 25th, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
