More classically built than the forward
The height of elegance
the wine is full-bodied yet graceful
the wine is bottled without going through malolactic fermentation and has no oak on it so it maintains a very clean profile
Produced from Merlot grapes that would normally have gone into the Kitsune
2023 | Darioush Signature Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley Muralia More classically built than theThe 2023 vintage opens with a lifted, floral bouquet of dried rose petal, ripe red cherry, and black currant, underscored by subtle graphite and pencil shaving minerality. Aromas of tomato leaf, Asian spices, toasted thyme, and hints of soy, licorice, and anise add complexity and intrigue. On the palate, the wine is full bodied yet graceful, with a round, unctuous texture and polished, smooth tannins. Brooding, layered flavors of dark and red fruits