Reviews & Ratings

2022 DAOU Red Blends or Varietals "Seventeen Forty Reserve"

Winery: DAOU

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Seventeen Forty Reserve"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 65% Cabernet Franc & 35% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $75

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 93.2 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: November 5, 2024

Wine Review: This slightly cloudy and dark ruby colored Cabernet Franc based blend from DAOU opens with a pomegranate tea and toasted coconut bouquet with hints of chocolate and violets. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and savory. The flavor profile is stewed black plum and mocha blend with notes of coconut and tobacco. We also detected hints of bay leaf, toasted oak, and graphite. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity and well managed dusty tannins are very nicely extended. The Tasting Panel would pair this red blend with a New York strip steak. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Inspired by the classics of Saint-Émilion, the DAOU Reserve Seventeen Forty is a Cabernet Franc-driven wine with a harmonious complement of Merlot.

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