2011 Darioush Signature Merlot Napa Valley

(92 Points  --  Wine Enthusiast)

The big tannin presence to this wine suggests cellaring through 2020–2021. Around its girth are herbal elements of sage and smoke, a core of rich, red fruit and mocha. It's both generous and complex. — Virginie Boone    Issue date 3-1-2015