2023 Darioush Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Franc – 750ml

Elegant, structured, and intensely expressive, 2023 Darioush Signature Cabernet Franc showcases the distinctive character of Cabernet Franc grown at Darioush's high-elevation Mount Veeder estate in Napa Valley. The rocky soils, cool marine-influenced climate, and abundant sun exposure naturally encourage Cabernet Franc to develop concentrated black fruit, earthy, and spice-driven flavors while maintaining freshness and balance.

Key Details

Wine Type: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2023
Region: Napa Valley, California
Vineyard: Mount Veeder Estate
Bottle Size: 750ml
Style: Full-Bodied • Earthy • Spiced • Structured • Fruit-Forward

Process & Production

The Cabernet Franc is sourced from Darioush's rocky, higher-elevation Mount Veeder estate, where the combination of cool marine influence and strong sun exposure allows the grapes to develop concentrated flavors while retaining freshness. The vineyard's distinctive terroir is particularly well suited to Cabernet Franc's naturally earthy, spicy, and dark-fruit character.

Darioush describes Cabernet Franc as an important component of its Signature Cabernet Sauvignon each year, contributing layers of concentrated earth, spice, and fruit to the winery's wines.

Appearance

Deep ruby to garnet with rich, dark-red hues.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Expressive aromas of dark berries, black fruit, earthy tones, savory spice, and subtle floral notes.

Palate: Full and concentrated with layers of ripe black fruit, blackberry, plum, earth, herbs, and warming spice supported by firm yet polished tannins.

Finish: Long and structured with lingering dark fruit, earthy minerality, spice, and refined tannins.

What Makes It Special

The Mount Veeder estate gives this Cabernet Franc a distinctive sense of place. Its combination of elevation, rocky soils, cool marine influence, and strong sun exposure helps produce a wine with both power and poise—a balance that Darioush considers characteristic of its Cabernet Franc.

The 2023 vintage is also part of Darioush's Signature collection, which highlights wines from the winery's estate vineyards and carefully selected Napa Valley sites.

How to Enjoy

Serve slightly below room temperature in a large Bordeaux-style wine glass. Decanting for 30–60 minutes can help open the wine and reveal additional layers of fruit, earth, and spice.

Pair with grilled steak, lamb, roasted duck, braised short ribs, mushroom dishes, roasted vegetables, aged cheeses, or hearty pasta with red sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of wine is the 2023 Darioush Signature Cabernet Franc?
It is a Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California, sourced from Darioush's Mount Veeder estate.

What is the vintage?
2023.

What is the bottle size?
750ml.

Where does the Cabernet Franc come from?
The wine is sourced from Darioush's rocky, higher-elevation Mount Veeder estate in Napa Valley.

What does it taste like?
The wine showcases Cabernet Franc's characteristic earthy, spicy, and dark-fruit flavors, with concentrated fruit, structure, and a polished finish.

Brand Story

Founded in Napa Valley, Darioush brings together California winemaking with the founder's Persian heritage and a philosophy centered on craftsmanship, hospitality, and individuality. The winery farms vineyards throughout Southern Napa Valley, including its Mount Veeder estate, where elevation, rocky soils, and cool marine influences create distinctive growing conditions.

The Signature Cabernet Franc represents Darioush's focused expression of this classic Bordeaux variety, showcasing the earthy, spicy, and dark-fruited character that Cabernet Franc contributes to the winery's broader Signature portfolio.