Empire Merchants
Darioush Signature Series Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022 750ml
Darioush Signature Series Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022 750ml
USA : CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Chardonnay
FULL-BODIED, LEMON MERINGUE, APRICOT PASTRY, WILDFLOWER HONEY, SALTED ALMOND, NEW OAK
Darioush draws from estate vineyards on the Silverado Trail and established blocks in Los Carneros — the cool, fog-swept southern reach of Napa where extended hang time builds concentration without sacrificing freshness. The 2022 white wine harvest came in ahead of the late-season heat that challenged red growers, locking in the bright acidity that Wine Spectator recognized in its 93-point assessment.
Eleven months in 50% new French oak and 50% neutral barrels gives this Chardonnay its weight without burying the fruit. Winemaker Hope Goldie strikes the Darioush house style: rich enough to command a table, precise enough to reward attention. 2,266 cases made.
PAIRINGS :
| Lobster bisque | cream base mirrors the wine's weight; shellfish sweetness echoes the wildflower honey mid-palate |
| Roast chicken with herb butter | savory fat and citrus herbs play off the lemon meringue and salted almond notes |
| Aged Gruyère | nutty crystalline texture meets the toasted almond and new French oak |
Couldn't load pickup availability
