Darioush Winery
With architecture based on Persepolis, the capital city of ancient Persia, this 22,000-square-foot winery features the dazzling 16 monumental 18-foot-tall free-standing columns at the entrance, a state-of-the-art visitor center, and opulent landscaping—all in honor of Persian-American owner Darioush Khaledi's homeland. (He immigrated during the Islamic Revolution and found his fortune in a grocery chain.) Tastings ($25) include their well-regarded merlot, cabernet sauvignon, viognier, and chardonnay, as well as addictive Persian pistachios. Opt for the appointment-only $50 private tasting with cheese pairing and you'll get to savor local Sonoma artisan cheeses with your wine and tour the facilities. Throw down $150 and you're privy to an elaborate wine and food pairing featuring limited release wines. The grounds suffered some damage during the 2017 wildfire.
With architecture based on Persepolis, the capital city of ancient Persia, this 22,000-square-foot winery features the dazzling 16 monumental 18-foot-tall free-standing columns at the entrance, a state-of-the-art visitor center, and opulent landscaping—all in honor of Persian-American owner Darioush Khaledi's homeland. (He immigrated during the Islamic Revolution and found his fortune in a grocery chain.) Tastings ($25) include their well-regarded merlot, cabernet sauvignon, viognier, and chardonnay, as well as addictive Persian pistachios. Opt for the appointment-only $50 private tasting with cheese pairing and you'll get to savor local Sonoma artisan cheeses with your wine and tour the facilities. Throw down $150 and you're privy to an elaborate wine and food pairing featuring limited release wines. The grounds suffered some damage during the 2017 wildfire.
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