Darioush ‘Signature’ Chardonnay Napa Valley 2023

92 Points, Wine Spectator – 92 Points, James Suckling

Though Darioush’s Cabernet bottlings generate most of the hype, that doesn’t mean that they don’t make some gorgeous white wines. Their Chardonnay thrives in the cooler, fog-kissed microclimates of Southern Napa Valley, primarily Los Carneros and Mt. Veeder. The grapes are super fresh with plenty of time to naturally ripen, giving them a vibrant energy that comes through in the final product. This is an age-worthy beauty for sure.

“Rich flavors of apricot pastry, peach cobbler and baked apple show a fresh thread of acidity, with notes of fresh ginger, wild fennel, lemon zest and yuzu. Details of cardamom and toasted, buttery brioche stay in the background on the long finish.” -Wine Spectator