Daou 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

Family owned and operated, DAOU Vineyards is committed to producing collectible, world-class wines to rival the most respected appellations in the world. Situated on a 212-acre hilltop estate in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, our remarkable geology, favorable microclimate, and high elevation were once described by renowned California winemaker André Tchelistcheff as “a jewel of ecological elements.” As stewards of this beautiful terroir, DAOU’s goal is  to  make  unique  fine  wines  that  honestly  and  accurately  reflect  the  potential  of  the  estate  and  to  craft  Bordeaux style wines that combine Old World tradition with New World techniques.

This 2017 Cab, the winery feels will rival the best they've ever produced. Aged 10 months in 50% new French oak. 

Jeb Dunnuck scored it 90 points sating "Bottle two weeks ago, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon offers classic notes of blackcurrants, tobacco, licorice, and smoke herbs, and as with the Pessimist, it’s a whole lot of wine for not much buck."

The Wine Advocate tasted from barrel scored it 90-92 saying "the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is very promising, revealing a youthfully primary bouquet of currants and plums that's already integrated its new oak. On the palate, it's full-bodied, richly structured and generous, with a sun-kissed core of fruit and a dry, fine-grained finish. A cuvée that includes purchased fruit, this is typically a great value. I'm looking forward to seeing it from bottle."


Wine Enthusiast made it an Editors' Choice and scored it 93 points saying "Aromas of black plum, black olive and violet lead into a texturally dynamic palate loaded with ripe but not overdone black currant, baking spice and vanilla flavors. Strong acidity drives the finish."