Daou Vineyards

Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend

8.836 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 62% Petite Sirah, 19% Zinfandel & 17% Syrah, aged in French oak (60% new). Dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with spicy oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather and cacao. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and floral notes.

A blend of 62% Petite Sirah, 19% Zinfandel & 17% Syrah, aged in French oak (60% new). Dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with spicy oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather and cacao. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and floral notes.

Sep 30th, 2022
Sharon B

One of my favorite wines! Dark purple in color, full bodied, silky smooth with lots of dark fruit on the palate. Never disappoints!

One of my favorite wines! Dark purple in color, full bodied, silky smooth with lots of dark fruit on the palate. Never disappoints!

Apr 11th, 2021
MaJ CappS

Boysenberry pie with those smells.

Jammmmmmmmy! Boysenberry and fresh and dried fig, full of fruit and life, powdery tannins, and zippy acidity.
Jammy, so much so, I am reminded of a song from my youth.

Yeah
Jam on it
(Yeah, yeah, we know, we know)
Huh
(Yeah, Goggles, you gonna rock it, right)
(You gonna do it down, right)
Ha-ha-ha-ha, yeah
(Hey, Cozmo, what's the name of this again)
(I forgot)
Jam on it
(Oh)
Wikki-wikki-wikki-wikki
(Shut up)
Wikki-wikki-wikki-wikki

Boysenberry pie with those smells.

Jammmmmmmmy! Boysenberry and fresh and dried fig, full of fruit and life, powdery tannins, and zippy acidity.
Jammy, so much so, I am reminded of a song from my youth.

Yeah
Jam on it
(Yeah, yeah, we know, we know)
Huh
(Yeah, Goggles, you gonna rock it, right)
(You gonna do it down, right)
Ha-ha-ha-ha, yeah
(Hey, Cozmo, what's the name of this again)
(I forgot)
Jam on it
(Oh)
Wikki-wikki-wikki-wikki
(Shut up)
Wikki-wikki-wikki-wikki

2 people found it helpfulOct 30th, 2020
Sharon B

I can try new wines all day to broaden my knowledge about wine, but there are always those wines that will make me sigh with happiness taking that first sip!

I can try new wines all day to broaden my knowledge about wine, but there are always those wines that will make me sigh with happiness taking that first sip!

1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2020
Sam Friedland

Pleasant, but dissipated quickly!

Pleasant, but dissipated quickly!

Dec 28th, 2021
Rocco Gonzalez

Rich cherry, strawberry

Rich cherry, strawberry

Apr 2nd, 2021
Chris Gorgone

Cherry

Cherry

Mar 27th, 2021
Joe F
8.2

Plum, sweeter currants, some tannins, jammy. Slight bitterness but balanced overall easy to drink.

Plum, sweeter currants, some tannins, jammy. Slight bitterness but balanced overall easy to drink.

Feb 10th, 2021
Sam Maniar

Not sure why this isn’t higher rated. Fantastic and affordable blend. $24.99.

Not sure why this isn’t higher rated. Fantastic and affordable blend. $24.99.

Jan 30th, 2021
Antonios Karagiannis

A really smooth wine with some spice after taste

A really smooth wine with some spice after taste

Jan 7th, 2021