2022 Daou Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles California

The 2022 DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and expressive Paso Robles red that showcases DAOU's signature balance of power and elegance. Aged for 18 months in French oak, with 50% new barrels, it opens with fruit-forward aromas of blackberry, raspberry, plum, licorice, thyme, vanilla, and cherry. The palate is beautifully balanced and layered, revealing black fruit, chocolate-covered blueberry, cedar, herbal notes, and mineral complexity. Exquisitely rounded tannins give the wine impressive structure and length while maintaining a polished, approachable texture. A refined and full-bodied Cabernet blend, it pairs beautifully with grilled steak, roasted lamb, short ribs, and aged cheeses.