Darioush
2011 Red Wine
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 73
Vintage: 2011
Darioush
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. <br><br>By choosing the best fruit from our three vineyard estates – Merlot from the Darioush estate in southern Napa Valley, Cabernet Franc from Oak Knoll and Cabernet Sauvignon from Sage Vineyard on Mount Veeder – we’ve created intricate blend that demonstrates what Bordeaux varieties can achieve in cooler microclimates, where ripening happens at a leisurely pace.
The higher portion of Merlot—a first for us at Premiere Napa Valley—reflects Darioush Khaledi’s belief that when grown in the right site, Merlot has the strength, character and gravitas of Cabernet Sauvignon, with an ability to achieve the profound complexity that comes with aging. This blend shows enormous depth, power and concentration, a worthy addition to any cellar.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Lane | 2019 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Right Bank | 25 (2021) |
| CONSTANT Diamond Mountain Vineyard | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Single-Block | 24 (2020) |
| Rubissow | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Hawkwind | 22 (2018) |
| Jean Edwards Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Trois | 21 (2017) |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | The Premiere Cornerstone | 19 (2015) |
| Darioush | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 16 (2012) | |
| Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2009 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | François’ Pick: Ancien Régime | 15 (2011) |
| Ashe Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | One Acre | 14 (2010) |
| Burgess Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Flying Horse Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Brass Ring | 10 (2006) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Atlas Peak Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Atlas Peak Vineyard | 8 (2004) |
| Burgess Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Cardinale | 2001 | CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Los Carneros | 7 (2003) | |
| Vine Cliff Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 7 (2003) | |
| Cuvaison Estate Wines | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 6 (2002) | |
| Judd's Hill | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate | 6 (2002) |
| Paraduxx | 1999 | Zinfandel 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40% | Napa Valley | 5 (2001) | |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 1999 | Tannat/Malbec/Merlot | Napa Valley | Blackbird | 5 (2001) |
| Silverado Vineyards | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | Argento | 5 (2001) |
| Cuvaison Estate Wines | 1998 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 4 (2000) | |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 1997 | Syrah | Spring Mountain District | Miravalle | 4 (2000) |
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.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Pinnacle imports)
- Arizona (Maverick Beverage Company of Arizona- Quench )
- Arkansas (SOUTHERN GLAZERS OF AR)
- California (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Colorado (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Connecticut (BRESCOME BARTON – WORLDWIDE WINE )
- Florida (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Georgia (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CO)
- Hawaii (SOUTHERN GLAZERS WINE & SPIRITS)
- Illinois (WINEBOW, INC)
- Indiana (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Iowa (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Kansas (STANDARD BEVERAGE )
- Kentucky (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Louisiana (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Maryland (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Massachusetts (HORIZON BEVERAGE)
- Michigan (GREAT LAKES WINE & SPIRITS)
- Mississippi (MADVINES & SPIRITS)
- Missouri (BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MISSOURI)
- Montana (GEORGE'S DISTRIBUTING)
- Nebraska (QUAIL DISTRIBUTING)
- Nevada (SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS/J&P WHOLESALE)
- New Hampshire (PERFECTA WINES )
- New Jersey (FREDERICK WILDMAN AND SONS)
- New Mexico (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- New York (VINTUS NEW YORK)
- North Carolina (TRYON DISTRIBUTING)
- Ohio (HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Oklahoma (PREMIUM BRANDS WINE & SPIRITS COMPANY)
- Oregon (CASA BRUNO)
- Rhode Island (HORIZON BEVERAGE)
- South Carolina (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Tennessee (LIPMAN BROTHERS)
- Tennessee (SOUTHERN GLAZERS OF TN)
- Texas (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Utah (VINE LORE)
- Virginia (REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY)
- Washington (VEHRS DISTRIBUTING)
- 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)