Darioush Duel Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz, Napa Valley, USA 2020

Opens with floral and spice aromatics reminiscent of violets, dried herbs de Provence and steeped chai tea. This profile persists on the palate, where Shiraz lends a tangle of saturated, sweet plum, tart boysenberry, and savory blackberry jam. A smoky, subtle incense of cinnamon and cigar box adds complexity and intrigue. The wine is sumptuous with a structured frame from Cabernet Sauvignon— yet the fruit and tannins are rich and smooth, making this wine a charmer in its youth but with integrity enough to lay down for several more years.