2005 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Darius II
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The top cuvée, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Darius II, is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 8% Malbec (again 14.8% natural alcohol). Impressive aromatics of wild flowers, blackcurrants, black raspberries and mountain berries are followed by a richer, more expansive, fuller wine, with greater depth and richness. This is clearly the top selection and, according to the label, only 18 barrels were made. This is a beauty and one of the best Cabernets I’ve tasted from Darioush. The finish is very long, and the wine still youthful and well-capable of lasting another 12-15 years.
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About the producer
Founded in 1997, Darioush is a top Napa Valley estate – with an unusual backstory. Owner Darioush Khaledi was born and raised in Shiraz, Iran, a literary city with a long history of wine production.