Darioush Chardonnay Signature

”DARIOUSH DISTINCTION Vintage after vintage the cooler climates of our southern Napa Valley estate and renowned Chardonnay vineyards of Los Carneros produce progressive wines with an equal balance of precision and richness. After focused replanting of the cooler blocks of our Mount Veeder hillside estate 2014 was the first vintage to benefit from a larger contribution of fruit enhancing the wine’s natural aromatics and bright acidity. TASTING NOTES From the relatively warmer 2014 vintage this sleek and refined Chardonnay opens with alluring notes of bright citrus and stone fruits. A wine that asserts its presence on the palate but achieves a measure of elegance in its balance and integration. Guava white peach nectarine and tart pear flavors fill the palate intermingling with limestone-like minerality creating a mouthfeel that hints at both firmness and softness enlivened by crisp acidity. Creme brlee hazelnut vanilla bean and clove add an underlying earthiness through