Reviews & Ratings
2023 DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon "Paso Robles"
Winery: DAOU
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Paso Robles"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Paso Robles
State or country: CA
Price: $26
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 90 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)
Review date: April 24, 2026
Wine Review: This opaque and dark garnet color Cabernet Sauvignon from Daou opens with a black cherry and cassis bouquet with hints of graphite and oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and a little zesty for a Cab. The flavor profile is similar to the nose with black cherry and black licorice with notes of graphite and blueberry. I also detected hints of oak, cinnamon, and vanilla. The finish is rather dry, and its acidity and bold dusty tannins stick around for quite some time. I would pair this entry level Cab with a juicy Angus burger or with beef brisket sliders. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: The 2023 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.
