Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Darius Ii Napa Valley 2022

Name: Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Darius Ii Napa Valley 2022
Brand: Darioush
Price: 399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD

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750 ML

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Darius II 2022 is the crown jewel of Darioush—a collectible, limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon that represents the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking. Sourced exclusively from the winery’s most prized estate vineyards on Mount Veeder and in the Oak Knoll District, this vintage is a bold, elegant expression of site, structure, and craftsmanship. Each bottle features an original Persian artwork label, reflecting founder Darioush Khaledi’s heritage and dedication to art, culture, and wine. Profoundly complex and beautifully textured, Darius II is built to age yet offers extraordinary depth and richness from the moment it’s opened.

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Tasting Notes

• Aromas of blackberry compote, violet, incense, and graphite with hints of sweet tobacco and cedar.

• The palate is powerful yet refined, with layers of black cherry, dark chocolate, espresso, and crushed stone minerality.

• Finish is long and luxurious, showing polished tannins, cassis, clove, and elegant oak.

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Bottle details

Type	Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand	Darioush
Origin	Napa Valley, United States
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	Cabernet Sauvignon

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is the crown-jewel Cabernet Sauvignon of the Darioush lineup, a limited-production 2022 vintage drawn exclusively from the winery's estate vineyards on Mount Veeder and in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The nose offers blackberry compote, violet, incense and graphite, with sweet tobacco and cedar underneath. The palate is powerful but refined, layering black cherry, dark chocolate, espresso and crushed-stone minerality. The finish runs long, with polished tannins, cassis, clove and elegant oak. It suits the collector building a serious Napa cellar, and it suits the drinker planning a milestone dinner who wants a wine with real structure. It is built to age, yet it shows depth from the moment it is opened, especially after a proper decant. Each label carries original Persian artwork, a nod to founder Darioush Khaledi's heritage, so it stands out on the shelf and on the table. We carry it because it delivers site-driven Napa Cabernet with genuine complexity and a story worth sharing when the bottle is opened.

Pairs well with

Dry-aged ribeye — The wine's polished tannins and black cherry depth stand up to the rich, savory char of an aged steak.
Truffle risotto — Earthy truffle echoes the wine's graphite, incense and crushed-stone minerality without overwhelming its dark fruit.
Milestone anniversary dinner — A cellar-worthy bottle with layers of cassis, clove and elegant oak gives a landmark evening something to linger over.

Questions about this bottle

Where do the grapes for Darius II come from?

The fruit is sourced exclusively from Darioush's most prized estate vineyards on Mount Veeder and in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The winery presents this vintage as a bold, elegant expression of those sites.

What does the 2022 Darius II taste like?

Expect aromas of blackberry compote, violet, incense and graphite, with hints of sweet tobacco and cedar. The palate brings black cherry, dark chocolate, espresso and crushed-stone minerality. The long finish shows polished tannins, cassis, clove and elegant oak.

Should I decant it, and at what temperature should I serve it?

Yes. Decant it for at least one to two hours so the aromatics can fully open. Serve it at cellar temperature, around 58 to 62°F, in a large Bordeaux-style glass.

Is it a good wine to cellar or give as a gift?

It is a collectible, limited-production wine built to age, and it still offers depth on release. The original Persian artwork label makes the 750 ml bottle a memorable choice for milestone celebrations, serious collections or luxury gifting.