Darioush · CARAVAN Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley · 2020
Darioush's Napa Valley story is rooted in Persian heritage and taarof, the art of gracious hospitality. Founder Darioush Khaledi and his wife, Shahpar, brought that vision to California, establishing a winery with sites spanning Mount Veeder, Oak Knoll and the maritime-influenced valley floor.
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Darioush · CARAVAN Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley · 2020
Darioush's Napa Valley story is rooted in Persian heritage and taarof, the art of gracious hospitality. Founder Darioush Khaledi and his wife, Shahpar, brought that vision to California, establishing a winery with sites spanning Mount Veeder, Oak Knoll and the maritime-influenced valley floor.
The 2020 CARAVAN Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and concentrated yet well structured, with the balance and appetizing mouthfeel.
Red and black cherries mingle with cinnamon, cedar and toasted oak, offering layers of fruit and warm spice for a thoughtfully prepared dinner.
Expert Review · 2020 Vintage
Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points: Very rich and concentrated but also well structured, this wine achieves good balance and an appetizing mouthfeel. Red and black cherries, cinnamon, cedar and toasted oak all contribute to its tasty flavor complexity.
Producer Story
Darioush is a story of the harmonious blending of traditions - a culture of graciousness and thoughtfulness and one rooted in the ideals of individualism and opportunity.
Uniquely shaped by a harmonious blending of traditions, our vision is rooted in taarof, the Persian art of gracious hospitality, and culminates in a worldly escape that transcends the comforts of home.
Our story began centuries ago in the Zagros Mountains, where Persian communities brought winecraft to life as early as 5000 BCE. Hailing from the foothills of those mountains, our founder Darioush Khaledi grew up immersed in the ancestral winemaking culture of Shiraz, the fabled city of gardens and poetry. The Darioush legacy stems from this foundational intersection of viticulture, hospitality, cuisine, and art.
Inspired by his heritage and fueled by his entrepreneurial spirit, Darioush set out to California, where he and his wife, Shahpar, realized their dream of opening a boutique winery. The Khaledis ventured into the unexplored territory of the southern Napa Valley, selecting sites that span three distinct AVAs—high atop Mount Veeder, nestled in a pocket of Oak Knoll, and down in the maritime-influenced floor of the valley. In the years since, Darioush’s continued investment has empowered the craftsmanship of intriguing wines that delight guests known and new—a commitment that still guides us today.
Pairing Suggestions
Try with grilled steak, slow-braised beef, roast lamb or mushroom dishes. Its cherry fruit and cedar-spice character also make an inviting partner for aged hard cheeses.
Wine Details
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Producer: Darioush
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Wine: CARAVAN Cabernet Sauvignon
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Region: Napa Valley, California, United States
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Vintage: 2020
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Primary Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
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Size: 750ml
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Review: Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points
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