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4240 SILVERADO TRAIL, NAPA, CA, 94558 USAT 707.257.2345 WWW.DARIOUSH.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.

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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