Darioush Winery is a Napa Valley winery that was founded in 1997 by Darioush Khaledi, who was born in Iran and immigrated to the United States in the 1970s. After falling in love with the wines of Napa Valley during a trip to the region, Khaledi decided to start his own winery.
The winery is located in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley and is known for producing high-quality wines using traditional wine making techniques. Darioush has a number of vineyards in the Napa Valley region, including its flagship property, the Darioush Estate Vineyard, which is located in the Oak Knoll District. The winery also sources grapes from other vineyards in the region.
The winery grows a variety of grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. Darioush is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon wines, which are made from grapes grown in the Darioush Estate Vineyard. The winery also produces a number of other red and white wines, including a Sauvignon Blanc and a Pinot Noir.
In the winemaking process, Darioush uses traditional techniques such as hand-picking the grapes and using small, open-top fermenters. The winery also uses oak barrels for aging its wines, which helps to add complexity and depth to the flavors.
Darioush Winery has gained a reputation for producing high-quality wines that have received numerous accolades and awards. The winery’s beautiful tasting room and its offerings of tastings and tours make it a must-visit destination for wine lovers visiting Napa Valley.
In addition to its winemaking, Darioush Winery is known for its stunning architecture and design. The winery was designed by the renowned architectural firm, Hart Howerton, and features a mix of traditional and modern elements. The winery’s design incorporates elements of Persian architecture, reflecting Khaledi’s Iranian heritage. The winery also features a sculpture garden with works by artists such as Henry Moore and Richard Serra.
Darioush Winery is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its founder, Darioush Khaledi. It is a place where visitors can experience the beauty of Napa Valley and taste some of the finest wines in the world. The winery’s commitment to traditional wine making techniques and its focus on producing high-quality wines has made it a leader in the Napa Valley wine region.
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3 weeks agoHad 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.
sIIcAnton
4 months agoThat 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.
Jeanne M E
a week agoNadia 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. ;-)
Madhuri Mehta
5 months agoExquisitely mesmerizing views and architecture at this winery. Top notch customer service and amazing place to enjoy their wine collection. We booked 2 wine tastings and the session lasted over an hour. It was very knowledgeable session with our host. She informed us all about the establishment and how they make wines. We ended up taking membership and ordered box of wine for holiday season. We were also offered complimentary gift as it was our anniversary. It is highly recommended winery to visit in Napa valley P.S- If you avail their membership, one person’s wine tasting cost is completely waved off! And yes, it does make a difference!
Brianna Salerno
a month agoWe 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.