Daou Vineyards
Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
A blend of 78% Cab Sauv, 12% Petit Verdot & 10% Merlot. Deep Ruby with complex dark berry nose, aged for 20 months on French oak (50% new). On the palate blackberry and cherry with notes of licorice and cedar spice. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with mineral and smoky cedar character. Very nice!
A blend of 78% Cab Sauv, 12% Petit Verdot & 10% Merlot. Deep Ruby with complex dark berry nose, aged for 20 months on French oak (50% new). On the palate blackberry and cherry with notes of licorice and cedar spice. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with mineral and smoky cedar character. Very nice!
Jun 3rd, 2020
Whole mess of vanilla bean going on here
Whole mess of vanilla bean going on here
Feb 16th, 2019
Outstanding. A real step above their very good Cabernet not reserve. We loved it. Lush, full bodied, but still with Paso Robles smoothness.
Outstanding. A real step above their very good Cabernet not reserve. We loved it. Lush, full bodied, but still with Paso Robles smoothness.
Dec 24th, 2019
I encroached on this wine with low expectations, even with the knowledge of Daou’s reputation and the pedigree they employ. I’ve never been a fan of Paso Robles and my only run-in with Daou was unimpressive, to say the least. I digress. Tonight’s bottle was purchased to assist my wife & I with putting up Christmas decorations and I think we chose wisely. The deep, dark fruits in this juice are brooding and dense, reminding me of a thick slab of blackberry/blueberry cobbler. The notes of anise & clove offer a nice touch of spice and are even more welcome around the holiday season. The delicate notes of vanilla are pleasing and nuanced. The mouthfeel is plush and voluptuous and has enough complexity to justify the price-point. This is a well-made wine; one that makes me re-think my position on Paso Robles.
I encroached on this wine with low expectations, even with the knowledge of Daou’s reputation and the pedigree they employ. I’ve never been a fan of Paso Robles and my only run-in with Daou was unimpressive, to say the least. I digress. Tonight’s bottle was purchased to assist my wife & I with putting up Christmas decorations and I think we chose wisely. The deep, dark fruits in this juice are brooding and dense, reminding me of a thick slab of blackberry/blueberry cobbler. The notes of anise & clove offer a nice touch of spice and are even more welcome around the holiday season. The delicate notes of vanilla are pleasing and nuanced. The mouthfeel is plush and voluptuous and has enough complexity to justify the price-point. This is a well-made wine; one that makes me re-think my position on Paso Robles.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Really really great wine! Thank you so much @James Vlasic ♥️ so thoughtful of you and Mom!!
Really really great wine! Thank you so much @James Vlasic ♥️ so thoughtful of you and Mom!!
Feb 16th, 2019
Should open up even better and pair well with my dinner.
Should open up even better and pair well with my dinner.
Feb 8th, 2019
Worth the price point, good with food or just to drink.
Worth the price point, good with food or just to drink.
Dec 9th, 2018