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About This Wine
Ratings & Reviews
Tasting Notes
ABOUT THIS WINE
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In the rolling hills of Paso Robles, where the sun kisses the vineyards with a golden touch, the DAOU 2022 Reserve Cabernet beckons connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike with its irresistible charm. The nose is a seductive symphony of blackberry, raspberry, and plum, weaving through notes of licorice, thyme, and a whisper of vanilla. Hints of cherry add a tantalizing sweetness, drawing you deeper into its aromatic embrace.
Upon tasting, the DAOU 2022 Reserve Cabernet reveals a beautifully balanced palate that dances with layers of black fruit, entwined with the luxurious richness of chocolate-covered blueberries. There’s an underlying complexity, a mineral and herbal tapestry woven with cedar that adds depth and intrigue. The tannins, exquisitely rounded, provide a finish that is both stately and lingering, leaving an impression of finesse and stature.
This 2022 Reserve is a masterful blend, composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Petit Verdot, aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak. As it matures, the wine evolves, presenting wild berry aromas streaked with graphite and subtle hints of truffle, forest floor, and oak spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and highly concentrated, yet maintains a floral elegance. The approachable, clay-textured tannins and satisfying bursts of acidity culminate in a long, perfumed finish, promising a journey of sensory delight.
Nestled at the highest vineyard in Paso Robles, the DAOU brothers, Georges and Daniel, have crafted a legacy that redefines Bordeaux-style wines in Central California. Their journey, from Paris and Cannes to the pinnacle of winemaking, is a testament to their passion and dedication. Having sold a successful computer networking company in their early 30s, Daniel Daou retired from tech to immerse himself in the art of winemaking, a pursuit that has led to the creation of wines that are both scientifically precise and profoundly expressive.
The DAOU estate, with its 212 hillside acres, is a jewel of ecological elements, as described by the legendary André Tchelistcheff. At an altitude of 2,200 feet, the vineyard benefits from limestone soils and a cool climate, allowing the grapes to reach full ripeness and deep coloration naturally. This unique terroir, combined with the meticulous craftsmanship of the Daou brothers, results in wines of unparalleled quality and authenticity.
For Cabernet lovers, the DAOU 2022 Reserve is a revelation—a wine that captures the essence of its exceptional terroir and the visionary spirit of its creators. This is not just a wine to taste, but a wine to experience, to savor, and to cherish.
Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon & 23% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 15.2%
Upon tasting, the DAOU 2022 Reserve Cabernet reveals a beautifully balanced palate that dances with layers of black fruit, entwined with the luxurious richness of chocolate-covered blueberries. There’s an underlying complexity, a mineral and herbal tapestry woven with cedar that adds depth and intrigue. The tannins, exquisitely rounded, provide a finish that is both stately and lingering, leaving an impression of finesse and stature.
This 2022 Reserve is a masterful blend, composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Petit Verdot, aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak. As it matures, the wine evolves, presenting wild berry aromas streaked with graphite and subtle hints of truffle, forest floor, and oak spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and highly concentrated, yet maintains a floral elegance. The approachable, clay-textured tannins and satisfying bursts of acidity culminate in a long, perfumed finish, promising a journey of sensory delight.
Nestled at the highest vineyard in Paso Robles, the DAOU brothers, Georges and Daniel, have crafted a legacy that redefines Bordeaux-style wines in Central California. Their journey, from Paris and Cannes to the pinnacle of winemaking, is a testament to their passion and dedication. Having sold a successful computer networking company in their early 30s, Daniel Daou retired from tech to immerse himself in the art of winemaking, a pursuit that has led to the creation of wines that are both scientifically precise and profoundly expressive.
The DAOU estate, with its 212 hillside acres, is a jewel of ecological elements, as described by the legendary André Tchelistcheff. At an altitude of 2,200 feet, the vineyard benefits from limestone soils and a cool climate, allowing the grapes to reach full ripeness and deep coloration naturally. This unique terroir, combined with the meticulous craftsmanship of the Daou brothers, results in wines of unparalleled quality and authenticity.
For Cabernet lovers, the DAOU 2022 Reserve is a revelation—a wine that captures the essence of its exceptional terroir and the visionary spirit of its creators. This is not just a wine to taste, but a wine to experience, to savor, and to cherish.
Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon & 23% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 15.2%
95 POINTS - "Fruit- and spice-driven, with aromas of blackberry compote, cigar box, cloves and violets. The palate is full-bodied with seamless tannins and integrated acidity, showing notes of blood plums, blueberries and graphite." - James Suckling
94 POINTS - "The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a barrel sample of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Petit Verdot maturing for 16 months in 50% new French oak and is due to be bottled in the spring of 2024. The nose offers wild berry fruit streaked with graphite and nuances of truffle, forest floor and oak spices. The full-bodied palate is highly concentrated and floral, with approachable, clay-textured tannins, satisfying bursts of acidity and a long, perfumed finish." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
94 POINTS - "The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a barrel sample of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Petit Verdot maturing for 16 months in 50% new French oak and is due to be bottled in the spring of 2024. The nose offers wild berry fruit streaked with graphite and nuances of truffle, forest floor and oak spices. The full-bodied palate is highly concentrated and floral, with approachable, clay-textured tannins, satisfying bursts of acidity and a long, perfumed finish." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A heady nose delivers fruit-forward aromas of blackberry, raspberry and plum with traces of licorice, thyme, vanilla and cherry. The palate is beautifully balanced, showing layers of black fruit and chocolate-covered blueberry with underlying herbal, cedar and mineral complexity. Exquisitely rounded tannins imbue the finish with stature and length.