Darioush
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 87
Vintage: 2009
Darioush
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
5 cases produced
Description
This rich, regal and impeccably pure
Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of fruit
from our newest 20-acre estate acquisition
atop Mount Veeder and the oldest vineyard
block from our Napa Valley estate. Fruit from
the cool-climate, high-altitude and marineinfluenced
Sage Vineyard brings style and
substance to this unique blend of Cabernet.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.81000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Steve Devitt
Winemaker, Darioush
Steve manages all winemaking and viticulture activities at Darioush. His understanding of microclimates, the local soils and the wines they produce enable him to create estate wines that best express the character of each individual vineyard. As a winegrower, he believes that the best winemaking begins in the vineyards. Steve personally manages the estate's extensive new vineyard developments and all aspects of the estate's wine production.
Country born: United States
Education: Advanced studies at UC Davis in enology and viticulture
Certifications: table wine production certificate (UCD), A.S. in viticulture Napa College
Internships: Oakville Research Station (biotyping phylloxera)
Mentor: Lori Wood (Freemark Abbey), Larry Wara (Chalk Hill)
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Focused on the limited-production of red Bordeaux varietals and small lots of Chardonnay, Viognier and Shiraz, Darioush employs minimal intervention or 'ancien' winemaking techniques, including hand harvesting and handsorting each grape cluster prior to crushing, , small-lot whole-cluster pressing, destemming, cold soaking, extended maceration, barrel-to-barrel racking and bottling without filtration.
This minimalist approach preserves and expresses the true varietal character of Darioush Signature wines. Our main focus is to grow a classic red Bordeaux blend that displays the finest qualities of the estate's unique soils and microclimate.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Bearfoot Bistro:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lane | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 19 (2015) | |
| Davies Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Jack & Jamie's Blocks | 19 (2015) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Schlatter Family Estate | 19 (2015) |
| Rubissow | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Hawkwind | 19 (2015) |
| Darioush | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 (2011) | |
| Ehlers Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Three Clone Cabernet | 15 (2011) |
| Havens Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cellar 254 | 15 (2011) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate | 15 (2011) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 5X5 | 15 (2011) |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Gary Morisoli's Catch | 15 (2011) |
| Barnett Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 9 (2005) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| St. Clement Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Los Carneros | 9 (2005) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2004 | 50% Merlot 50% Cabernet Franc | Chiles Valley District | 9 (2005) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Alpine Block | 7 (2003) |
| Clos Pegase | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Palisades Vineyard - Riverbed Block | 7 (2003) |
| Milat Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee, Estate | 7 (2003) |
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2001 | Meritage | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 2001/2002 | Malbec Blend | Diamond Mountain District | 7 (2003) | |
| The Hess Collection Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mt. Veeder | 7 (2003) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Turnbull Triangle | 7 (2003) |
| Benessere | 2000 | Sangiovese | St. Helena | Estate - Brunello di Montalcino clone | 6 (2002) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | "Premiere Cuvee" | 6 (2002) |
| Frazier Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lupine Hill Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Girard Winery | 1999 | Merlot | Oakville | 6 (2002) | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Big Ranch Vineyards | 6 (2002) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2000 | Proprietary Red | Oakville | Estate Bottled | 6 (2002) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 6 (2002) | |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1993 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | J.L.D. Schram | 6 (2002) |
| Silverado Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | See Selection | 6 (2002) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rutherford | 6 (2002) |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Salus - A Taste of the Old & New | 6 (2002) |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Block 4/Weitz Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2001 | Merlot | Chiles Valley District | Volker Eisele Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Judd's Hill | 2000 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Blue Moon | 5 (2001) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 5 (2001) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Oakville | 5 (2001) |
Winery Distribution
Darioush is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
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- New Mexico (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
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- Wisconsin (L'EFT BANK WINE COMPANY)
International:
- Belgium (NIEUWEWERELDWIJNEN)
- Bermuda (GOSLING'S LTD)
- Canada (The Case for Wine | Toronto | Ontario)
- Canada - Alberta (Artisan Wines )
- Canada - British Columbia (NEW WORLD WINES)
- China (Looking for representation)
- Denmark (OTTO SUENSON & CO)
- Dominican Republic (El Catador)
- Germany (CALIFORNIA WINES)
- Hong Kong (Looking for representation)
- Japan (DEPT PLANNING CO., LTD)
- Luxembourg (AMCELLARS)
- Mexico (VIPARMEX)
- Netherlands (IC-WINES BV)
- Norway (Looking for representation)
- Puerto Rico (Fine Wine Imports)
- Russia (Looking for representation)
- Singapore (PINNACLE WINE & SPIRITS)
- South Korea (Wine2UKorea)
- Sweden (Soutirage AB)
- Taiwan (PROWINE CO. LTD)
- United Arab Emirates (AFRICAN + EASTERN)
- United Kingdom (THE VINEYARD CELLARS)