Brothers Georges Daou and Daniel Daou set forth across California to find an unrivaled terroir for producing Cabernet Sauvignon, a quest that led them to a place of foretold greatness: DAOU Mountain in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Here, their vision is to make California "first growth" wine, fulfilling the district's destiny as the world's next benchmark for Bordeaux varieties. DAOU is ultimately built upon unbreakable family bonds from brother to brother, generation to generation, Old World to New World. These bonds now extend to those who lend their hands to this land, and who partake in what it produces.
Wine Advocate 93 The 2020 Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon contains 9% Petit Verdot and 8% Merlot, aged for 10 months in 60% new French oak. It has
Jeb Dunnuck 92 “Always a Petite Sirah-dominated wine, the 2020 Pessimist sports an inky purple color as well as a great, full-bodied style carrying wonderful blue
Wine Advocate 92 “The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc and aged 10 months in 60% new
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James Suckling 94 “Ripe and sweet fruit aromas of apples, limes and green papaya with some vanilla. Some caramel undertones. Full-bodied, yet tight and compact palate.
Wilfred Wong 90 “COMMENTARY: The 2020 Daou Chardonnay carries itself nicely on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows up with appealing aromas and flavors of
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92 “The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc and aged 10 months in
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97 “The 2019 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of free-run Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged 22 months
Wine Enthusiast 91 “This wine is a shade of cantaloupe, and that fruit shows on the nose of this bottling alongside ripe apple and bubblegum aromas.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95 “The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve contains 20% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. It was made from free-run juice and matured 16
Wilfred Wong 91COMMENTARY: The 2020 Daou Ros is fresh and active. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers pleasing aromas and flavors of candied cherries and earthy
Wine Enthusiast 91 A pale shade of yellowish pink in the glass, this tightly wound bottle shows light melon and lemon zest on the brisk nose.
Robert Parker 92 The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from Daou's Discovery Series is blended with 10 Merlot, 6 Petit Verdot and 1 Cabernet Franc. It is still
“This pure, elegant wine shows what is possible from Chardonnay grown at select coastal sites in Paso Robles. It offers inviting aromas of Bosc pear,
Jeb Dunnuck 92 A blend of 74% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah, and 13% Zinfandel, brought up in 60% new French oak, the 2019 The Pessimist gives
“The 2018 vintage shows characteristics that are rich and sophisticated on the nose with currant, black cherry, cedar and eucalyptus, and displays undertones of briary
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Jeb Dunnuck 96 "Checking in as 79 Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot thats still resting in new barrels, the 2018 Soul
Wine Advocate 92 This entry-level Cabernet Sauvignon is the only Cabernet in the Daou portfolio made entirely of purchased fruit and is intended to be drunk
Wine Advocate 92 The 2018 Pessimist is inky and dark aubergine in color. A powerhouse vintage with a plethora fruit showcasing blueberry, boysenberry, plum and strawberry.
Robert Parker 92 This entry-level Cabernet Sauvignon is the only Cabernet in the Daou portfolio made entirely of purchased fruit and is intended to be drunk
The 2018 Bodyguard is a sleek yet powerful blend of Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah, displaying both opulence and structure. The 2018 vintage presents fragrant
California » Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Wine Enthusiast 91 "Strong aromas of toasty oak, lemon cream, white peach, sea salt and sandalwood are comforting on the nose of this bottling. The boldly
California » Adelaida District
Wine Advocate 97 "The 2017 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot aged 22 months
Robert Parker 92 Tasted from barrel, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is very promising, revealing a youthfully primary bouquet of currants and plums that's already integrated its
Wine Advocate 92 A value-priced Rhne blend that usually contains some Zinfandel and Petite Syrah, the 2017 Pessimist offers up rich aromas of dark fruit, grilled
Robert Parker 92 Tasted from barrel, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is very promising, revealing a youthfully primary bouquet of currants and plums that's already integrated its