A Life Well-Lived: Darioush Khaledi

A visionary entrepreneur and founder of Darioush Winery, Darioush Khaledi shares how hospitality, heritage, and people-first leadership have shaped his extraordinary journey — from civil engineer to builder of community, culture, and world-class wine.

A Life Well-Lived, the podcast from Exclusive Resorts, shines a light on the extraordinary lives of its Members and friends of The Club — visionaries, leaders, creators, and adventurers who embody what it means to live with intention. Each episode invites listeners into conversations that uncover the values, passions, and stories that shape a life well-lived. Whether from the cockpit, the kitchen, the boardroom, or beyond, these are the people redefining luxury, not by what they have, but by how they live.

For Darioush, wine is where heritage meets hospitality, and people come together

A symbol of Darioush’s dream — where Persian ideals meet Napa Valley ambition

A Life Well-Lived: Darioush Khaledi

In this episode, visionary entrepreneur and Member of The Club since 2021, Darioush Khaledi, reflects on a life shaped by tradition, tenacity, and deep gratitude. From a boyhood in Shiraz to building Southern California’s largest family-owned grocery business, Darioush’s story is rooted in hard work and a belief in the boundless possibility of the American dream. With his wife Shahpar by his side, he founded Darioush Winery to honor his Persian heritage while embracing the opportunity and optimism he found in his adopted home.

For Darioush, business — whether in construction, groceries, or wine — has always been about people. In this conversation, he reflects on the values that have defined his path: hospitality, humility, cultural pride, and a deep sense of responsibility to give back. It’s a powerful story of what it means to build a life with intention — and to turn gratitude into a legacy.

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