Daou Vineyards
White from California, USA
SKU: 202321-US02002
Alcohol Volume: 13.7%
An intensely aromatic and scintillating Sauvignon Blanc from one of the best vintages ever in Paso Robles. Scents of ripe pear, grapefruit, lemon and freshly cut grass meld seamlessly with suggestions of key lime zest, guava, melon and tropical rain forest. The palate is lush, clean and balanced with generous flavors of kiwi, quince, Granny Smith apple and passionfruit. Trailing accents of Crenshaw melon, lemongrass and nectarine flood the mouth with juicy elegance, while a clean, exuberant finish lingers with lovely nuances of white peach, green apple and Asian pear.
DAOU Vineyards, a precious jewel set atop a majestic mountain in Paso Robles, California. DAOU is not only a brand; it's a legend in the making. Seventeen years ago, DAOU pioneered the creation of Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon that put Paso Robles on the global winemaking map.
In the golden, oak-studded hills of Paso Robles' fabled west side, not far from William Randolph Hearst's magnificent castle, there is a man with a Homeric vision. His name is Daniel Daou and he is devoting his life and every imaginable resource to creating, first and foremost, a Cabernet Sauvignon that rivals the very best in the world.
Gracefully perched atop a stunning promontory at 2,200 feet, the DAOU Spanish Colonial style winery is embraced by a tangible serenity. Hawks wheel and bank while the all-day sun caresses close planted rows of lush, emerald green vines. The 100 percent calcareous soil makes no sound as it passes out nourishment and only a gentle breeze flows up through the Templeton Gap from the Pacific. The quiet is bewitching; you want to lay down roots here, just as the four-year-old vines have done. But the sense of peace belies the serious industry at work on this 100 acre estate. No effort is spared to create the luscious varietals and blends that flow from this limited production winery. This kind of synergy happens rarely: superlative climate and terroir, super intensive vineyard culture, and cutting edge viticultural practice. You're more likely to find it in Bordeaux than Central California. Coupled with the infectious passion and gracious, family style hospitality of the Daou brothers, Georges and Daniel, the result is pure magic. The kind of magic that comes in a bottle.