Daou Paso Robles Cabernet 2021 1.5L Rated 93+WA

Wine Advocate Review
Rated 93+
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, matured for 21 months in 100% new French oak, is youthfully shy at this stage, although it has notably pure scents of red and black currants and youthful wafts of coffee beans. The full-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with gently crunchy fruit and integrated new oak character. It has a fine frame of dusty tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-driven finish. Give it 3-5 years in bottle to unwind. Drink 2025-2040.

Wine Tasting Notes
Blackberry, cassis, plum and currant aromas greet the nose, surrounded by black olives, anise, leather and cigar box. Notes of graphite and crushed stone mingle with just a hint of cool mint. Robust and full bodied, an undercurrent of restrained power is palpable just below the surface at the core of this wine. Firm, fine grained tannins provide ample backbone for the layers of boysenberry, black cherry, licorice and dried herb flavors. Meaty and fleshy while retaining an overall elegance, Daou Paso Robles Cabernet finishes with authority and finesse.

80.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.5% Petit Verdot, 7.8% Merlot, 0.3% Cabernet Franc