Domaine Darius Ripasso

Domaine Darius

Other · Red Blend
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
92 /100
Reviews
3
professional

Vintages

1
2016 Other 92/100
Red Blend
NV

Community Reviews

3
3
Reviews
92.0
Avg Score
93
Highest
Taster #6884 · Mar 30, 2023
91/100
Same as previous bottle. This is a Cab Franc base with pressed skins of Marquette and Petite Pearl grapes. Red colour, see through (not thick or inky). Aromas show raspberries, strawberries …. like a light jam. Also some blueberry compote. Mineral/stoney component, herbs/slight vegetal. Dry, chalky. Tannins are slight but not very noticeable. Bitterness on the mid palate to finish. Starts off with red berries, and cherries but on the bitter side. Slightly muddled berry flavours, a bit of raisin …
2016 vintage
Taster #9161 · Apr 3, 2021
93/100
I can’t say I’ve drank another Ontario wine like this — definitely harkens to Italy and Spain with what I would wager is good and well controlled contact with the oak.
2016 vintage
Taster #6884 · Mar 8, 2019
92/100
13.9% alc. Cab Franc with skins of Marquette and Petite Pearl Interesting wine. Vibrant red colour, see through (not thick or inky). Aromas show raspberries, strawberries …. like a light jam. Mineral/stoney component, herbs/slight vegetal. Dry, chalky. Tannins are slight to not noticeable. Bitterness on the mid palate to finish. Starts off with red berries, and cherries but on the bitter side. Overall, nice balance. Enjoyable …. different. Not a heavy wine. Medium bodied, but northern style fruits … lighter …
2016 vintage