DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Professional Ratings

• 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  Tasted from barrel, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate reveals notes of cassis, blackberries, licorice and pencil shavings. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and powerful, amply endowed with fine structuring tannins and concluding with a long, dry finish. After the Merlot-, Cabernet Franc- and Malbec-based cuvées, this represents a return to the authority of Cabernet Sauvignon.Rating:92-94
• 92 Wine Enthusiast
  This is a great way to experience the richness of Daou without hurting the bank account too much. Hedonistic aromas of candied black cherry, caramel, vanilla cake and cola lead into a rich and powerful palate that's soft in texture and lively with exotic plum and black currant flavors.
• 91 Jeb Dunnuck
  Just bottled, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is another outstanding wine. Black currants, licorice, charcoal and lead pencil notes all flow to a full-bodied, silky, polished and elegant Cabernet that's a delicious drink. Like the 2015, it was aged 11 months in 60% new French oak.
• 90 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  A well-built Cabernet, the 2016 Daou strikes an excellent balance between powerful ripeness and stylish palate presence. The wine's tempered palate presence of black fruit and savory oak position it as a perfect choice with mixed grilled meats. (Tasted: September 7, 2017, San Francisco, CA)