Darioush

My husband and I just left Darioush Winery, and while the vineyard itself is absolutely breathtaking, the real standout of our visit was Antonella, our incredible sommelier. We came in knowing virtually nothing about wine—just a general appreciation—and left with a deep understanding and genuine excitement, all thanks to her. Antonella didn’t just pour wine; she guided us through a thoughtful, in-depth tasting experience that felt more like a master class than a typical visit. She explained each wine’s character, the winemaking process, and most importantly, the best pairings to truly bring each glass to life. What really set her apart was how approachable and passionate she was. Never once did we feel intimidated or overwhelmed—Antonella made learning about wine feel natural and exciting. Her ability to translate complex concepts into something relatable and fun is a true gift. We've never had a sommelier spend this much time and care explaining the nuances of wine, and it completely changed how we experience it. Antonella is an absolute gem, and we’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience she gave us. If you're visiting Darioush, do yourself a favor and ask for Antonella. You'll walk away not only with amazing wine, but with a whole new appreciation for it.

Had a wonderful time celebrating Nowruz with my Persian friend at the winery doing the signature mezze. We were greeted warmly in front of the entrance by Tina. We were delighted to receive a cup of rose mint tea to start. Our host Christina went beyond and above explaining the wines info and history, the food plates ingredients and pairing, helping us taking memorable photos. The new year food options were delicious and authentic according to my Persian friend. The pistachio soup was beautifully crafted. Thank you chef for the attention to details using homemade recipes. The special small cookies gift and yummy pistachios were very nice. We hope to return next year to join the picnic lunch. Wines were delicious and excellent quality. Lots of changing characters in each sip.

That was an unforgettable visit. As a Persian, it was a great joy for me to visit this winery. We had a wonderful group, and Brendan took exceptional care of us. The winery itself and its history were already so impressive. Then came the wine cellar, the tasting, and the amazing lunch—we were in awe the entire time. I’m so excited about all the wines I’ve ordered. The wines are outstanding and of exceptional quality.

Nadia led us through the most elevated experience complete with caviar paring. She had exceptional knowledge of the winery, its owner and the surrounding area. As a Napa native and a long time employee, she was well versed in all aspects. Truly the best for our 25th wedding anniversary. The caviar was amazing and the parings of food and wine were beyond expectation. We are now devoted fans of the wines and the winery. Highly recommend with a few exceptions…. If you don’t appreciate higher end wine or prefer white Zinfandel this experience will be lost on you. Go take some pictures of the amazing property but then move on. ;-)

We have been members on and off for 20 years and we LOVE Darioush!!!! Not only do they have amazing wine and food but the BEST people! Walked in and helped by Antonella and the other host who treated us so well. Sat down for a member tasting with Lidia and wow I’m so sad we didn’t meet her sooner! She is not only fabulous, knows her stuff but one of the best hosts we’ve ever had here. We took one of our out of town friends here and she was so impressed! I highly recommend asking for her. We also love Jodie and truly love the Darioush family for taking such great care of us. They really pick people with pure hearts and you can feel that as soon as you walk in. Very impressed and always recommend to my followers and friends! Thank you Nate for being such a great manager as well. You won’t regret a visit here.