Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon - Darioush · D A R I O U S H ~ ~ N A P A 4240 IS LVERADO ATRAIL, N...
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D A R I O U S H ~ N A P A 4 2 4 0 S I L V E R A D O T R A I L , N A P A, C A, 9 4 5 5 8 U S A T 7 0 7 . 2 5 7 . 2 3 45 WW W . D AR I OUS H . COM e Crown Jewel of the Darioush estate, Darius II is hand-selected from several barrel lots that possess an exquisite beauty and purity of character from this property. D ARIOUSH D ISTINCTION Consistent with prior vintages, the 2004 Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon was personally selected from less than 2 acres of fruit grown from the oldest vines located on our Estate Vineyards. With a plush, velvety mouthfeel, layered dark fruit and finely integrated tannins—the finished wine has tremendous polish. T ASTING N OTES Earthy aromas of black truffle and espresso bean open into a flavor mystique of layered blackberry, dark chocolate and spice. An opulent mouthfeel of black cherry, plum and currant is embraced by hints of cedar, cinnamon and clove. A harmonious, regal finish is supported by soft, finely-knit tannins. V I NIFICATION ~ Meticulous attention to detail in vineyard and minimal cellar handling ~ Hand-harvested into small 28 lb. baskets ~ Hand-sorted twice, before and after de-stemming ~ Fermentation includes cold soaking for 4 days, with gentle pump-overs and extended maceration for optimal extraction and tannin development ~ Barrel lots were racked 2 - 3 times per year for clarity 2004 V INTAGE ~ N APA V ALLEY ............................................................................. Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon C OMPOSITION 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec A PPELLATION Darioush Estate Vineyards C OOPERAGE Aged 20 months in 100% new Taransaud Chateau Traditional French oak barrels W I NEMAKER Steve Devitt P RODUCTION 14 barrels P RICE $125.00 ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. .............................................................
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�e Crown Jewel of the Darioush estate, Darius II is hand-selected from several barrel lots that possess an exquisite beauty and purity of character from this property.
DARIOUSH DISTINCTIONConsistent with prior vintages, the 2004 Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon
was personally selected from less than 2 acres of fruit grown from the
oldest vines located on our Estate Vineyards. With a plush, velvety
mouthfeel, layered dark fruit and �nely integrated tannins—the
�nished wine has tremendous polish.
TASTING NOTESEarthy aromas of black tru�e and espresso bean open into a �avor
mystique of layered blackberry, dark chocolate and spice. An opulent
mouthfeel of black cherry, plum and currant is embraced by hints of
cedar, cinnamon and clove. A harmonious, regal �nish is supported by
soft, �nely-knit tannins.
VINIFICATION
~ Meticulous attention to detail in vineyard and minimal
cellar handling
~ Hand-harvested into small 28 lb. baskets
~ Hand-sorted twice, before and after de-stemming
~ Fermentation includes cold soaking for 4 days, with gentle
pump-overs and extended maceration for optimal extraction
and tannin development
~ Barrel lots were racked 2-3 times per year for clarity
2004 VINTAGE ~ NAPA VALLEY
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Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon
COMPOSITION 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec
APPELLATION Darioush Estate Vineyards
COOPERAGE Aged 20 months in 100% new Taransaud Chateau Traditional French oak barrels
WINEMAKER Steve Devitt
PRODUCTION 14 barrels
PRICE $125.00
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