DAOU Red Blend

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Typically $37/bottle from DAOU Vineyards & Winery
Vintage 2020 from Paso Robles
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About DAOU Vineyards & Winery: “Family owned and operated, DAOU Family Estates 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.”

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TASTING NOTES: “This wine belongs to DAOU’s Curious Collection, featuring three-limited edition wines that reflect a spirit of experimentation and innovation under Winemaker Daniel Daou. Blend 49A takes an unconventional path to harmony with an eclectic cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Tannat and Petite Sirah. This wine offers an opulent and inviting nose of plum, cocoa, kirsch and black currant with a whisper of crème de menthe. Deeper layers reveal black olive, fennel and desert sage highlighted by toasty oak. A plush, seamless texture delivers succulent flavors of Oregon blackberry, wild boysenberry, pomegranate and cranberry. Suggestions of cardamom and crushed herb add complementary spice accents to underlying black cherry and dark chocolate. A long, persistent finish replays cherry and plum notes with hints of sandalwood.” (AbV 14.5%)

VARIETALS: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Tempranillo, 14% Tannat, 4% Petit Sirah.

BARRELS: 18 months in 75% new oak.

PAIRS WITH: N/A

THAT REMINDS ME OF: Daoism, or Taoism.

Where do I even begin. So Dao refers to the way of all things. But it, itself, is not a thing. It’s basically a name for the act of existence, the existence of everything, within the systems of the universe. Or something. The symbol used for Dao is one that also represents a path or principle, which makes sense.

Daoism is one of five recognized religions in China. But also it exists as a philosophy separate from religion. It is the root of things like feng shui and various forms of meditation. It emphasizes things like harmony with nature and other people, compassion and humility. Daoism doesn’t exactly have a singular religious organization, but several religious organizations are rooted in Daoism.

And yeah. The well goes much, much deeper.

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