Daou Vineyards

Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend

8.921 ratings
8.81 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
Austin Baird

Better than the vintages past. This year is very heavy on pepper and spice, finishing strong with dark fruit notes. Wonderfully paired with lighter, sharp firm cheese or chocolates

Better than the vintages past. This year is very heavy on pepper and spice, finishing strong with dark fruit notes. Wonderfully paired with lighter, sharp firm cheese or chocolates

Oct 28th, 2023
Martin Santana

Dark fruits. Notes of plum, prunes.

Dark fruits. Notes of plum, prunes.

Feb 26th, 2024
Andrea Watt

Blackberry, cassis, and forest floor. Rich and a touch earthy.

Blackberry, cassis, and forest floor. Rich and a touch earthy.

Jan 20th, 2024
ESF
8.7

Kitchen sink blend, well made but unremarkable. Not a big fan of Paso fruit…

Kitchen sink blend, well made but unremarkable. Not a big fan of Paso fruit…

Oct 7th, 2023
Henry Fuseler

7/2023. Goo week night blend. Medium bodied and nice on the palate.

7/2023. Goo week night blend. Medium bodied and nice on the palate.

Aug 6th, 2023
Jason Muniz

I’m more of an optimist

I’m more of an optimist

Mar 23rd, 2023
Charlie Frago

Nice blend. Very jammy noise. Very fragrant. Deep color and great legs. Strong tannins. Great value

Nice blend. Very jammy noise. Very fragrant. Deep color and great legs. Strong tannins. Great value

Mar 22nd, 2023
ali boh

Full Body Very Smooth.

Full Body Very Smooth.

Mar 5th, 2023
Peter O'Keefe

Not bad for the price, but not super well integrated. Decent dark fruit and pepper from the Syrah.

Not bad for the price, but not super well integrated. Decent dark fruit and pepper from the Syrah.

Nov 30th, 2022
Diêgo Martins

So, I got this wine and somehow I was already disappointed - but the label and name really caught my attention - mostly because I don't like Californian wines. Nothing against them... Just personal preferences.

I opened this one, read "a pessimist is never disappointed" in the back and I was surprised. Very balanced wine. From the smell to the taste. Dark fruits on smell, low alcohol, easy to drink. Not remarkable, but at the same time very well structured. A little of wood, maybe. Very easy to drink.

So, I got this wine and somehow I was already disappointed - but the label and name really caught my attention - mostly because I don't like Californian wines. Nothing against them... Just personal preferences.

I opened this one, read "a pessimist is never disappointed" in the back and I was surprised. Very balanced wine. From the smell to the taste. Dark fruits on smell, low alcohol, easy to drink. Not remarkable, but at the same time very well structured. A little of wood, maybe. Very easy to drink.

Aug 13th, 2022