The 2023 DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon captures the bold character of Paso Robles, shaped by warm days, cool nights, and limestone-rich soils. Sourced from estate vineyards, this Cabernet-driven wine opens with an expressive, perfumed nose layered with black cherry, cassis, ripe plum, desert sage, sandalwood, and a touch of dusty minerality that speaks clearly of its origin.
On the palate, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes deliver a rich, weighty profile filled with black raspberry, spicy currant, blueberry compote, and flashes of Bing cherry, boysenberry, fig, and baking spices. Secondary notes of cigar box, leather, bay leaf, black olive, espresso, and vanilla add depth, while ripe, fine-grained tannins build structure and length through the finish.
Best enjoyed decanted to fully open its aromatics, this Paso Robles Cabernet shines when sipped slowly from a large-bowled glass. Ideal alongside grilled meats, roasted lamb, or aged cheeses, it also stands confidently on its own, offering a polished yet powerful expression for collectors and everyday red wine drinkers alike.