Fresh fruit platters — especially honeydew and cantaloupe — naturally echo its flavor

What distinguishes this blend from many competitors is a post-blend maturation process — after the initial blending

where its toast and citrus amplify the gin-lemon backbone

less oak-driven profile than many competitors at the same tier

and cinnamon closes things out with moderate length

Darioush Darius II 2014 australia Fresh fruit platters — especiallyDarioush Darius II 2014 is a Bordeaux style red blend from Napa Valley, California, bottled at 14. 8% ABV in a 750ml format. Earning 96 points from critic Owen Bargreen, this flagship cuve represents the pinnacle of the Darioush portfolio, built from Mount Veeder fruit that delivers uncommon depth and structure. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 8% Origin: Napa Valley, California (Mount Veeder AVA) Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Malbec Winery: