The 2022 DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies Paso Robles. The nose is highly perfumed, showing aromas of black cherry, cassis, plum, desert sage, sandalwood and dusty minerality. Secondary aromas reveal notes of cigar box, leather, bay leaf and black olive. The palate is rich and weighty, offering generous flavors of black raspberry, spicy currant and blueberry compote with impressions of Bing cherry, boysenberry, fig and baking spices. Ripe, fine-grained tannins carry into a structured finish with lingering accents of cherry, espresso and vanilla.
Lean beef steak
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich flavors of sirloin steak.
Oven roasted duck
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins balance the duck's richness and savory flavors.
Pan seared duck
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure balances the duck's strong flavors.
Slow cooked duck leg
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure balances the dish's richness.
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure and tannins pair nicely with the sausage's hearty texture.
Spicy Spanish sausage
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure stands up to chorizo's fat and spice.