Daou Vineyards
Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
New vintage of the reserve cab. Balanced and elegant. Opens quickly. Very good as expected.
New vintage of the reserve cab. Balanced and elegant. Opens quickly. Very good as expected.
Dec 5th, 2022
Aiming high but falling short all around. Barnyardy nose, rather angular and overtly woody after an hour decant. Fell apart quickly. Disappointing especially for the $$. Despite the wine, Boulud at Baha Mar fantastic.
Aiming high but falling short all around. Barnyardy nose, rather angular and overtly woody after an hour decant. Fell apart quickly. Disappointing especially for the $$. Despite the wine, Boulud at Baha Mar fantastic.
Dec 29th, 2021
A blend of Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot & Merlot. Deep Ruby with spicy dark berry nose, aged for 20 months on French oak (50% new). On the palate blackberry and ripe cherry with notes of licorice, mushroom and cedar spice. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, ok balance, medium finish ending with an earthy character. Drink now, losing its luster.
A blend of Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot & Merlot. Deep Ruby with spicy dark berry nose, aged for 20 months on French oak (50% new). On the palate blackberry and ripe cherry with notes of licorice, mushroom and cedar spice. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, ok balance, medium finish ending with an earthy character. Drink now, losing its luster.
Jul 11th, 2021A blend of Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot & Merlot. Deep Ruby with spicy dark berry nose, aged for 20 months on French oak (50% new). On the palate blackberry and ripe cherry with notes of licorice, mushroom and cedar spice. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, good balance, medium finish ending with mineral and earthy character. Drink now, losing its luster.
A blend of Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot & Merlot. Deep Ruby with spicy dark berry nose, aged for 20 months on French oak (50% new). On the palate blackberry and ripe cherry with notes of licorice, mushroom and cedar spice. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, good balance, medium finish ending with mineral and earthy character. Drink now, losing its luster.
Apr 14th, 2021
First Daou in a long time. Surprised at the elegance of this Paso Cabernet. Over delivers at price pint. 2018 Reserve.
First Daou in a long time. Surprised at the elegance of this Paso Cabernet. Over delivers at price pint. 2018 Reserve.
Jan 9th, 2021A 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, 2020Very smooth, balanced and long finish. Rating affirmed at NCWC tasting 12/6/19.
Very smooth, balanced and long finish. Rating affirmed at NCWC tasting 12/6/19.
Aug 27th, 2019
Same Blend as their standard Cab, except they free run the juice. Plush style
Same Blend as their standard Cab, except they free run the juice. Plush style
Aug 27th, 2019
Whole mess of vanilla bean going on here
Whole mess of vanilla bean going on here
Feb 16th, 2019Delicious. Daou Vineyards tasting at NCWC 10/27/17.
Delicious. Daou Vineyards tasting at NCWC 10/27/17.
Oct 28th, 2017