The 2013 Darioush Cabernet Franc is the best wine in the stunning new lineup of Darioush wines. This incredible Cab Franc was sourced from a high elevation Mount Veeder estate vineyard. Darioush produces very little of this wine. This stunning example of the varietal follows up the excellent 2012. This Cab Franc begins with aromas of red bell pepper, anise, eucalyptus and dill. There are deep flavors of creme de cassis, mocha, anise, red bell pepper and black olive. This masculine style Cab Franc is a layered and polished effort that will be exceedingly long lived. The wine is pretty tannic at this point, so try to give this slumbering monster at least another year. (Best 2017-2040) - May, 2016 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: May, 2016
- Producer: Darioush
- Vintage: 2013
- Drinking Window: 2017-2040
- Estimated Value: $62
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa
- Importer: N/A