Darioush

Signature Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.1179 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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Darioush, a winery noted for its Bordeaux style estate wines. Aged for 11 months I. French oak, 70% new. Aromas of clean ripe stone fruits, citrus and oak notes. On the palate apple, peach and lemon flavors with underlying creaminess. Gentle oak comes through to the lingering finish with great structure with acidity and lively mineral character. Small production, grab a bottle before they are gone.

Darioush, a winery noted for its Bordeaux style estate wines. Aged for 11 months I. French oak, 70% new. Aromas of clean ripe stone fruits, citrus and oak notes. On the palate apple, peach and lemon flavors with underlying creaminess. Gentle oak comes through to the lingering finish with great structure with acidity and lively mineral character. Small production, grab a bottle before they are gone.

Dec 24th, 2017
Shay A
9.1

This Chardonnay was wild. Never had a chard like this. Such heavy viscosity to it! Since it was tasted blind, someone even asked if it could possibly be a dessert wine. My first and final thought was a Roussanne. So much honey, Meyer lemon, apricot and pineapple. Full bodied and large Chardonnay.

This Chardonnay was wild. Never had a chard like this. Such heavy viscosity to it! Since it was tasted blind, someone even asked if it could possibly be a dessert wine. My first and final thought was a Roussanne. So much honey, Meyer lemon, apricot and pineapple. Full bodied and large Chardonnay.

Nov 15th, 2017
Dan Radel

Buttery, Oaky Chardonnay, notes of white chocolate macadamia nuts. One of my favorites

Buttery, Oaky Chardonnay, notes of white chocolate macadamia nuts. One of my favorites

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2017
Erin Schmerschneider

Just lovely. I'm not big on whites or Chardonnay but this was just as I remembered tasting it at the Darioush winery.

Just lovely. I'm not big on whites or Chardonnay but this was just as I remembered tasting it at the Darioush winery.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2015
Eric Urbani

Open d up the next day.

Open d up the next day.

Jun 24th, 2016
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.7

Fruit and acid. Quite drinkable yet not soulful.

Fruit and acid. Quite drinkable yet not soulful.

Jun 27th, 2015
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.6

Fruit and acid. Mellon rind. Quite drinkable yet not soulful.

Fruit and acid. Mellon rind. Quite drinkable yet not soulful.

Jun 27th, 2015
Gillett Johnson

This was photo of Chardonnay. Excellent acid with exquisite complexity and minerality. Most exciting Chardonnay since the one I sipped from Dawn's lips.

This was photo of Chardonnay. Excellent acid with exquisite complexity and minerality. Most exciting Chardonnay since the one I sipped from Dawn's lips.

Jun 19th, 2015
Brian Hearty

2021. Opened while prepping dinner. I figured this big Napa Chardonnay would pair great with the sautéed mushrooms and mushrooms tagliatelle (and it did!), but I was worried about the spicy local ‘Nduja and first farmer’s market asparagus. The wine was great with the pasta. So glad I looked in the discount shopping cart at the grocery store wine shop to see they needed to sell off the last bottle to make some shelf space!

2021. Opened while prepping dinner. I figured this big Napa Chardonnay would pair great with the sautéed mushrooms and mushrooms tagliatelle (and it did!), but I was worried about the spicy local ‘Nduja and first farmer’s market asparagus. The wine was great with the pasta. So glad I looked in the discount shopping cart at the grocery store wine shop to see they needed to sell off the last bottle to make some shelf space!

Apr 29th, 2026
Gage Orion

What a fantastic BUTTERY Chardonnay that I paired with a Caesar and some escargot last night. Refreshing and delicious

What a fantastic BUTTERY Chardonnay that I paired with a Caesar and some escargot last night. Refreshing and delicious

May 20th, 2025