Daou Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
California
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
2021 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.5%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
2021 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
The 2021 DAOU Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon presents a deep ruby-purple color, foreshadowing intense aromas of cherry and blackberry jam complemented by dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, and desert sage. The nose also reveals secondary nuances of wet gravel, sandalwood, and plum pudding with subtle notes of fennel, black olive and eucalyptus. On the palate, a swirl of black raspberry, pomegranate, cherry preserve, and Zante currant melds seamlessly with crushed herbs, fig and cranberry. An impeccably balanced finish flows effortlessly from the juicy mid palate, leaving lovely notes of boysenberry, rhubarb, graphite, and dried thyme.
wine score
91 points Wine Enthusiast
The nose on this wine is herbal with anise, oregano and pencil-shaving aromas, while blackberry and cocoa provide depth. Fennel pollen and roasted nut flavors meet with rich berry on the palate, where tannins are light but present.
93 points Wine Advocate
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. Rating: 93+Profile
Grape Blended
80.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.5% Petit Verdot, 7.8% Merlot, 0.3% Cabernet Franc
Palate
On the palate, a swirl of black raspberry, pomegranate, cherry preserve, and Zante currant melds seamlessly with crushed herbs, fig and cranberry.
Colour
A deep ruby-purple color
Aroma
Intense aromas of cherry and blackberry jam complemented by dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, and desert sage.
Palate
On the palate, a swirl of black raspberry, pomegranate, cherry preserve, and Zante currant melds seamlessly with crushed herbs, fig and cranberry.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
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