Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon '21

From Napa Valley's cooler southern reaches, this Cabernet Sauvignon pours an opaque purple-black with violet rim. The profoundly complex nose weaves together cassis liqueur, graphite, and roasted espresso aromas with emerging notes of violet and cedar. On the palate, the wine achieves perfect balance - massive flavors of blackberry compote, dark chocolate, and smoked herbs are matched by vibrant acidity (5.9 g/L TA) and polished tannins that earned unanimous 96-98 point scores. Aged 20 months in French oak (75% new), this 15.2% alcohol beauty presented in a six-bottle wood case finishes with a kaleidoscope of fruit and spice that lingers for minutes. Decant for herb-crusted lamb or cellar until 2035+ - the 2021 vintage produced Napa Cabs of legendary quality.