Yesterday we returned from a week’s stay in Detroit where we were the recipients of wonderful wines and dinners at numerous fine area restaurants. In fact we had a return visit to Bucci Ristorante in Grosse Pointe Woods and learned that they were one of the few area restaurants to earn a coveted 5 star rating. It’s enjoyable to eat, drink and talk with friends and family at these restaurants.

During the week we enjoyed several wines including a Cabernet Sauvignon from Darioush in Napa Valley. I neglected to tuck a tiny notebook into my small leather purse so I pulled out a pen and started writing wine notes on a napkin. We enjoyed a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from Darioush. The color was a very dark purple/black. The nuances were of dark fruit including hints of dark cherry and currants. There were mild tannins and the finish was smooth.

After sharing this wine with others, I was anxious to check out the Darioush winery website. The story is fascinating and the photos of the visitor center show a very elegant building. According to the website this 22,000 sq foot winery is “the first in America to combine architecture, design and Persian culture…. Reminiscent of the great noble architecture that once existed, the imagery of the Darioush building evokes Persepolis, the illustrious capital of ancient Persia.”

We enjoy visiting all types of wineries, those small enough to be housed in a home and the large estate wineries. Darioush is a winery I would enjoy visiting not only for its Bordeaux type wines but also for its style and architecture.

Cheers! Kathy