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Darioush Signature Napa Valley Shiraz 2012
Rare release of thje famous Darioush Shiraz - limited. Crafted to showcase the remarkable dynamism, fruit complexity, structure and age-worthiness of this ancient varietal, Darioush Signature Shiraz continues to thrive in the cooler climate locales our estate vineyards in southern Napa Valley.95 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Full-bodied and exuberant in lush tannins, this black Shiraz is concentrated and rich in hearty leather, espresso and black tea yet buoyed by lively acidity and beautiful streaks of black and white pepper. Enjoy now or through 2021."Tasting Notes: This fruit complexity broadens on the palate with blackberry jam and licorice deftly balanced with hints of baker’s cocoa, espresso and sweet oak. The wine’s exquisite sense of proportion connotes careful vinification techniques, and its supple tannins and lingering finish will reward extended cellaring.
Ratings on Delectable
Ron Haber 
Very well controlled acidity and flavors lasted decanted for 1 1/2 hours. Darioush, for a larger house, does a very good job across the board.
Very well controlled acidity and flavors lasted decanted for 1 1/2 hours. Darioush, for a larger house, does a very good job across the board.
9.3
Katy Jossy Simanski
My attempt at counteracting the crappy end to my work day. What do you know, it worked.
My attempt at counteracting the crappy end to my work day. What do you know, it worked.
9.3
William Feinstein
Blackberry, cocoa powder and grilled meats on the nose. Deep purple in the glass with long legs. Purple and blue fruits are quite prominent, finishing with framboise and just enough tannins to balance out the fruit. Definitely made for food.
Blackberry, cocoa powder and grilled meats on the nose. Deep purple in the glass with long legs. Purple and blue fruits are quite prominent, finishing with framboise and just enough tannins to balance out the fruit. Definitely made for food.
9.3
Eric
Kitchen sink in a glass. Mint, smoke, meth, wet stones, white pepper, cranberries, ham, plums, grapefruit, and Carmel. New stuff shows up with every sip. Great acidity. Keep forgetting how much I enjoy their wines.
Kitchen sink in a glass. Mint, smoke, meth, wet stones, white pepper, cranberries, ham, plums, grapefruit, and Carmel. New stuff shows up with every sip. Great acidity. Keep forgetting how much I enjoy their wines.
9.4Stephen
Delicious. Will definitely get more of this... Especially for the price
Delicious. Will definitely get more of this... Especially for the price
9.3
Sarah Milsow-Guenther
Still a lot of finish on this one. Smooth but still has that pepper kick at the end. Lovely wine.
Still a lot of finish on this one. Smooth but still has that pepper kick at the end. Lovely wine.
9.1Sarah Milsow-Guenther
Very good wine. Didn't taste like a Syrah to me. Lots of dark fruit, very flavorful.
Very good wine. Didn't taste like a Syrah to me. Lots of dark fruit, very flavorful.
9.0Sarah Milsow-Guenther
Got better as it sat out. Lots of flavor. White pepper cake out the longer it sat out. Great wine.
Got better as it sat out. Lots of flavor. White pepper cake out the longer it sat out. Great wine.
9.1
Chris Danner
2012 Shiraz is drinking beautifully! Panthers opening night!!!! All i do is win win win.....
2012 Shiraz is drinking beautifully! Panthers opening night!!!! All i do is win win win.....
9.2Mike Mayer
A big bold and sexy wine. Not much on the nose but on the palate this wine rocks. Fantastic notes of dark fruit, coffee and spice blow up in the glass in such a big way. This wine is very well structured with a big but velvety tannin backbone. A very nice wine.
A big bold and sexy wine. Not much on the nose but on the palate this wine rocks. Fantastic notes of dark fruit, coffee and spice blow up in the glass in such a big way. This wine is very well structured with a big but velvety tannin backbone. A very nice wine.
9.2
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