Description
2019: the vintage of the decade for Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon. In its evolution, Director of Winemaking Hope Goldie has brought further refinement, concentration and freshness to the estate’s flagship wine, without sacrificing any of the substance and pleasure of previous vintages. Mount Veeder features prominently in the aromatic complexity and structure of the wine-seamless and sleek, with cocoa, black tea, espresso, flint, and sage all contributing layers of complexity wrapped around a dense, youthful core of cassis and dark brambly fruit. With an hour of decanting or a few years of cellaring, this wine will reward both collectors and enthusiasts.
Wine Enthusiast
- we95
Generous, deep, black-fruit flavors are wrapped in a warm blanket of velvety tannins in this dark, concentrated wine while cocoa, graphite and mint nuances animate the aroma and stick around through the lingering finish. It’s elegant and balanced despite its powerful intensity. Best from 2028-2040.
Jim Gordon, September 1, 2023
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd93
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon offers more plum and cassis fruits as well as scorched earth, camphor, and chocolate aromatics. Rich, full-bodied, and mouth-filling, it has ripe, polished tannins, terrific overall balance, and a great finish.
March 10, 2022
Wine Spectator
- ws93
A ripe, lush style, with waves of warmed plum sauce, cassis, Christmas pudding and melted black licorice rolling through, inlaid with singed tobacco, menthol and loam hints along the way. For fans of the big style. Drink now through 2032. 9,680 cases made.
Jonny McCormick, June 2, 2022
Wine Advocate
- wa90
A blend of fruit from Mount Veeder and the broader Napa Valley AVA, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cab, matured 22 months in 85% new French oak. The wood lends plenty of cedary notes, but there’s also ample cassis, blackberry and plum. In the mouth, this is full-bodied and velvety, without being overly rich or concentrated, with dark chocolate nuances creeping in on the finish.
Joe Czerwinski, May 31, 2022
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