2023 Darioush Chardonnay “Signature”, Napa Valley

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95+ Points

Richly oaky yet never short on juicy fruit or freshness, this is the best Darioush Chardonnay in recent memory. The nose is a plush medley of baked apple, pear skin, peach preserves, citric zest, vanilla, baking spice and hazelnut nougat scents. It proves every bit as plush as expected on the palate, where the fruit and oaky spice elements stay focused and are well balanced by citric zest despite the opulence that airing reveals. It may grow ever richer over the next twelve to eighteen months yet will always show its best with the more generous entrees. 3680 6-packs produced.