- Last updated on February 15, 2023
Welcome! This is our DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon review.
Experience the best of Paso Robles with DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon.
This award-winning wine is the product of the Daou brothers’ passion for crafting exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of their region.
With a focus on sustainable farming practices and meticulous winemaking, DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the best of California winemaking.
Find below our DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon Review
- Brand: DAOU
- Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:United States, Paso Robles
- Tasting Notes: Blackberry & Blackcurrant fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: Up to 5 years
- Price Range: ~$20-$30
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon review: What's its color?
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a deep ruby color with a brilliant clarity and fat slow falling legs.
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DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon review: What are the flavors?
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon (83.1%) and aged 10 months in 50% new French oak.
The other grapes are Petit Verdot (9.1%), Merlot (7.6%) and Cabernet Franc (0.2%).
On the nose, is complex and inviting, with aromas of black fruit, including blackberry and blackcurrant, cocoa, and licorice with hints of vanilly and spice.
On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers bold and rich fruit flavors of black cherry and blackcurrant, with a balanced acidity that keeps the wine fresh.
The tannins are velvety and provide a supple structure to the wine.
The flavors are rounded out by notes of cocoa and a hint of vanilla, making for a truly luxurious and memorable wine experience.
Is DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon review: Which food pairs well with it?
The full-bodied, tannic structure of the DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon makes it a great choice to pair with hearty and flavorful dishes.
Consider pairing it with a grilled steak, roasted lamb, or a beef stews.
For a more unconventional pairing, try it with a rich and savory wild mushroom risotto or a bold and flavorful pizza with sausage and mushroom toppings.
It also pairs well with vegetarian dishes such as lentil stew, ratatouille, and mushroom risotto.
Whatever your choice of dish, this wine is sure to enhance the flavors of your meal and provide a memorable dining experience.
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon review: What's its alcohol content?
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is DAOU?
Here is an extract from the DAOU website:
“There is a power within this Mountain we call home.
It is a power that can turn mere raindrops and roots into extraordinary wines—and into lasting relationships—that will endure for decades.
Everyday we strive to create an experience as beautiful as these wines, ensuring that everyone who leaves here feels like family.
There is nothing more important than human connection.”
Conclusion
The DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning wine that showcases the best of Paso Robles’ terroir.
With its deep and complex flavor profile, this wine is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Its bold and luxurious flavors of dark fruit, cocoa, and tobacco are complemented by firm tannins and a long, smooth finish.
This wine is perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or simply as a treat for yourself.
Indulge in the exquisite taste of DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon and experience the very best of California Central Coast winemaking.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
