Any Napa visitor from Persia must come to
Darioush which is at the southern end of the Silverado Trail, south of the
Silverado district. It’s patterned after a Persian Temple, with an elegant
tasting bar, and comfy stools. The dark, peach colored stone was quarried in
Iran, carved in Italy and assembled in Napa, on top of the caves that extend
beyond the building at a cost of 30 million dollars. The owner’s family is from
the town of Syrah in Iran, one of the birthplaces of winemaking, and they still
grow grapes there today. Darioush celebrates that tradition. The tasting fee is
pricey but the wines are good and a popular premium restaurant brand. Share a
tasting and browse the fabulous gift shop. The staff is friendly and the
tasting starts with Viognier, the white Rhone varietal, which is a nice change
from Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Despite its formal façade, it is a family
friendly place and always seems to attract the prettiest girls at the end of
the day. AWG Rating 92
Wines: Viognier,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir.
Next door to the north is Signorello winery, and
James Cole. Just to the south is the Black Stallion winery and Reynolds family.
4240 Silverado Trail Napa CA
94558
www.darioush.com
(707) 257-2345
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