Sips & Tips for Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

This month’s Sommelier Series will feature four incredible selections from Napa Valley’s premier winery – Darioush. Visit us February 19-25 to sample one or all of these wonderful wines.

Extremely aromatic and pleasing to the senses, Darioush, Viognier, Napa Valley, California ($9 3oz / $18 6oz) presents alluring floral notes on the nose, followed by honeysuckle, apricot and quince on the palate. This grape is a rarity in Napa Valley, making it a special pairing for Grilled Mahi Tacos.

Our Jumbo Lobster consistently wins best pairing for the Darioush, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California ($10 3oz / $20 6oz). Using fruit sourced from cooler vineyard sites in southern Napa Valley, the initial hints of fresh pear and orange zest are complemented by perfectly integrated layers of toasted brioche and hazelnut.

The Darioush, Merlot, Napa Valley, California ($14 3oz / $28 6oz) is produced using grapes from their own vineyards atop Mount Veeder as well as the Napa Valley floor. Meticulous attention to detail paves the way for a perfectly polished and delicious Merlot. Alluring notes of lavender and cinnamon are surrounded by warming flavors of mocha and blackberry.  Try this with our Double-Cut Colorado Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri.

One of Joe's most popular wine selections is the Darioush, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California ($18 3oz / $36 6oz), a slam dunk pairing for our Signature Bone-In Filet. Brooding with black cherry, blueberry, and plum, the wine is full-bodied without excess. A small percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Franc are added for balance. 

Wine Tip: If you have patience, your wines will benefit from rest. In general, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot will improve with a few years of bottle aging. Lighter reds like Pinot Noir will also improve over time, but too much could ultimately cause spoilage. If you have any questions about aging, let’s chat.