Still a delicious wine, but I found it less outstanding compared to previous vintages. 71% cab franc, 29% merlot. Silky and balanced. But lacking the grippy tannins of previous vintages.
Still a delicious wine, but I found it less outstanding compared to previous vintages. 71% cab franc, 29% merlot. Silky and balanced. But lacking the grippy tannins of previous vintages.
Jun 21st, 2021Three consecutive vintages at 93 points. That’s impressive. The 17 blend comes with Cab Franc way in the foreground so very grippy tannins. But it opens up to delicious layers of cassis and black cherry. Delicious!
Three consecutive vintages at 93 points. That’s impressive. The 17 blend comes with Cab Franc way in the foreground so very grippy tannins. But it opens up to delicious layers of cassis and black cherry. Delicious!
Jan 4th, 2021After the excellent ‘15 vintage this one comes in just as strong. Opulent but balanced, complex layers of red fruit and cassis. Silky tannins, jumping all right out of the bottle. Merlot increased to 50% in this cab franc blend.
After the excellent ‘15 vintage this one comes in just as strong. Opulent but balanced, complex layers of red fruit and cassis. Silky tannins, jumping all right out of the bottle. Merlot increased to 50% in this cab franc blend.
Mar 15th, 2020
This is a dark and deep wine that shares a palate of violets spring flowers.
This is a dark and deep wine that shares a palate of violets spring flowers.
Jul 28th, 2017
This is the best block on the estate and this is mostly Cabernet franc
This is the best block on the estate and this is mostly Cabernet franc
3 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2014
Not only am I attached to the bell, but what a combination of merlot and cab franc. Even for a '13, smooth and lush with a great dark berry notes.
Not only am I attached to the bell, but what a combination of merlot and cab franc. Even for a '13, smooth and lush with a great dark berry notes.
2 people found it helpfulOct 20th, 2015Super Bowl Sunday kick off with this treat. Nicely balanced blend - 65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot. Smooth but still abundance of structure and lots of fruit. Delicious. Will definitely benefit from some aging. Rating affirmed 8/27/19 at Daou Vineyards.
Super Bowl Sunday kick off with this treat. Nicely balanced blend - 65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot. Smooth but still abundance of structure and lots of fruit. Delicious. Will definitely benefit from some aging. Rating affirmed 8/27/19 at Daou Vineyards.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2019
Awesome... wonderful depth of flavor, aroma of black cherries, great mouth feel.
Awesome... wonderful depth of flavor, aroma of black cherries, great mouth feel.
1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2016
Very mellow w smooth overtones ...medium body with a slight peppery finish
Very mellow w smooth overtones ...medium body with a slight peppery finish
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2016
Hands down one of my favorite wines. We had it before dinner with cheese and fruit. I didn't want the bottle to empty.
Hands down one of my favorite wines. We had it before dinner with cheese and fruit. I didn't want the bottle to empty.
1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2016
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
