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Darioush Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2013
A small-production gem usually available at the winery tasting room only. Limited. Earth-driven, with plenty of sweet black fruits, the Darioush 2013 Signature Cabernet Franc is described by winemaker Steve Devitt as “the sleeper of the vintage. A bouquet of spiced chai and herbs de Provence overlays plush flavors of blueberry, fig and black currant with notes of cigar box and smoke. A gorgeously textured finish reveals notes of graphite and dusty chocolate.
Ratings on Delectable
Jeff D. 
Simply fantastic! Spicy, dark fruit and baking spices give an incredible drinking experience. Despite being a ‘13, the wine is not over the top but instantly pleasing. Drink ‘em if you got ‘em!
Simply fantastic! Spicy, dark fruit and baking spices give an incredible drinking experience. Despite being a ‘13, the wine is not over the top but instantly pleasing. Drink ‘em if you got ‘em!
9.7
Louie Christensen
Wow! Lush blueberries, black cherries and a pop of raspberry. Dark chocolate, and a hint of freshly potted garden mint. Tannins are velvet and the acidity pops nicely. It has a slightly austere finish which begs you for another sip. Well don't mind if I do!
Wow! Lush blueberries, black cherries and a pop of raspberry. Dark chocolate, and a hint of freshly potted garden mint. Tannins are velvet and the acidity pops nicely. It has a slightly austere finish which begs you for another sip. Well don't mind if I do!
9.4
Alvaro Bustillos
Kevin buse great american
Kevin buse great american
9.2
Gujumack
stunning. well balanced from entry to finish. Can't wait for this to age some more. with friends on an impromptu dinner at home.
stunning. well balanced from entry to finish. Can't wait for this to age some more. with friends on an impromptu dinner at home.
9.2
Amit Srivastava
Very balanced . 2013 is such a great year. Nice and dry and yummy !
Very balanced . 2013 is such a great year. Nice and dry and yummy !
9.2Gunja Gargeshwari
Few ppl make a 100% Cab Franc - I love it - easily held its own in a night filled with Bordeaux and Cab Sauv lucky to experience this one!
Few ppl make a 100% Cab Franc - I love it - easily held its own in a night filled with Bordeaux and Cab Sauv lucky to experience this one!
9.2
Michael Mathews
This is an amazing cab franc. Massive fruit. Huge blueberry, dark chocolate. Elegant wine that just a number of notches above others. This is one of the most underrated and forgotten wines. Darioush. We hope you recover quickly from the fires.
This is an amazing cab franc. Massive fruit. Huge blueberry, dark chocolate. Elegant wine that just a number of notches above others. This is one of the most underrated and forgotten wines. Darioush. We hope you recover quickly from the fires.
9.4
Jason and Jennie
Better next day
Better next day
9.3
Doug Scott
Dark and dense. Rhubarb pie nose. Red licorice goes to spicy dark chocolate. Tannins really big but smooth.
Dark and dense. Rhubarb pie nose. Red licorice goes to spicy dark chocolate. Tannins really big but smooth.
9.4
Ameet Rane
Definitely needs to be decanted. But once it opens up, leather / smoky nose, smooth mouth feel. Little bit of spice at the end.
Definitely needs to be decanted. But once it opens up, leather / smoky nose, smooth mouth feel. Little bit of spice at the end.
9.0
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