Darioush Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

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Varietal

Region

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Vintage
2008

Size
750ML

Features
Collectible

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The Label: This early 19th century painting portrays the valiant Persian hero, Rostam. Protected by divine favor for over 500 years, the legend of Rostam is detailed in the epic Book of Kings by the poet Ferdowsi. Rostam’s courage, chivalry and reason are most notably on display in his Seven Quests, in which Rostam slays dragons and demons to rescue his country’s captured sovereign. Rostam’s rose-colored stallion, Rakhsh ("luminous" in Persian) is also renowned for his strength, intelligence and loyalty.

Beautifully composed, the 2008 Darius II stands out from prior vintages for its poise and remarkable elegance considering the higher portion of robust and powerful Mount Veeder fruit. The wine's hallmark flavors of sweet black licorice, exotic spices and smoky-cocoa richness remain supported by a seamless, enticingly silky texture. Notes of dried rose petal, oolong tea and cedar add delicacy and complexity to the persistent finish.

Professional Ratings

  • 91
    A rather deliberate yet successful attempt at bigger is better, this impresses with its density, concentration and range of flavors, a mix of melted black licorice, dried berry, cedar and tobacco. Best from 2014 through 2024.

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Darioush, a winery noted for its Bordeaux style estate wines, implements old world labor-intensive, micro-vineyard management and new world state of the art technology to craft fine wines from its estates located in the appellations of Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder and Oak Knoll. Under the direction of Darioush Khaledi and winemaker Steve Devitt, precision and quality are of the utmost importance at the winery.
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One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.

Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.

ELO166989_2008 Item# 166989

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