As we write this, I can't begin to tell you how giddy we are about the experience we had with this wine. The 2022 DAOU Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles was something we were looking forward to tasting, but there was no way we could have anticipated how incredible this is - and the price is as attactive as the label!
There are so many layers of both aromas and flavors leaping from this bottle. Stunning dark garnet color to the edge of the glass. Ripe berry pie, red licorice, sage, rosemary, vanilla extract and dark chocolate fought for center stage on the nose. We did not decant, but constant swirling brough additional aromas of cherry cola and hints of clove.
The first taste brought us a huge fruit basket of flavors up front, joined by a grass field covered in morning mist, smoky cedar plank and semi-sweet chocolate bits. The wine was absolutely mouth coating and provided smiles on our faces as the day was long. Paso Robles characteristics and fruit quality absolutely shine in this bottle and we would drink this against a high end Napa Cab any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
There is no doubt that this wine will surface again in our "Top of 2025" list. It's incredible. Let us say that again. It is incredible!
ABV: 158.2%
Paso Robles AVA
Winery: DAOU Vineyards
Suggested retail price: $60.00
Drink The Bottles score: 96/100
