COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Darioush
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Darioush Winery represents a unique bridge between ancient Persian hospitality and modern Napa Valley winemaking. Founded in 1997 by Darioush Khaledi, who immigrated to the United States from Iran following the Islamic Revolution, the estate celebrates a rich cultural heritage. The spectacular winery in Napa Valley is modeled after the imperial columns of Persepolis. 'Darius II' is the estate's crown jewel, named after the legendary Persian King Darius II. In partnership with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, each vintage features a unique, historical Middle Eastern artwork on the label. The 2019 vintage showcases a luxury 16th-century textile design from Bursa, historically gifted as a diplomatic offering, depicting a prominent pomegranate motif that symbolizes unity, fertility, and the perfection of nature.
ALCOHOL
15.6%
AVG. PRICE
€415
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's architecture is modeled after the grand columns of Persepolis, celebrating the founder's Persian heritage.
Fact 02
Each vintage features a unique label design in partnership with London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
Fact 03
The 2019 label showcases a 16th-century Turkish textile design featuring a symbolic pomegranate motif.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2019 Darius II is crafted from a meticulous selection of the top one percent of the estate's most expressive barrels. The fruit is sourced from the high-elevation Sage Vineyard on the rugged slopes of Mount Veeder, characterized by thin, volcanic soils, as well as the cooler Darioush Estate on the Napa Valley floor. The grapes are hand-harvested and strictly hand-sorted cluster-by-cluster. Winemaker Hope Goldie, in collaboration with legendary consulting winemaker Michel Rolland, employs small-lot fermentations with a portion of whole berries, followed by cold-soaking and extended maceration. The winemaking process utilizes gravity-flow and minimal intervention, including barrel-to-barrel racking and no filtration. The wine is aged for 20 to 22 months in French oak barrels, relying heavily on new, highly toasted barrels sourced from the prestigious Taransaud cooperage.
