Nose

The 2020 vintage offers vibrant aromas of pineapple, honeysuckle,
green apple and vanilla bean. Notes of nutmeg and saffron accentuate hints of lemon chiffon and wet stone.

Palate

The palate is lavish, unfolding with generous flavors of pineapple, guava, freshly diced pear and melon. Secondary layers reveal suggestions of white peach, kiwi, fig and a whisper of ginger. A smooth, clean finish imparts lingering hints of banana, pineapple, hazelnut and honey.

Growing Conditions

DAOU Reserve wines come from DAOU Mountain as well as
superior vineyards in select Paso Robles AVAs. Winemaker Daniel Daou personally oversees these vineyards, enabling him to consistently produce reserve-caliber wines of character and elegance. The
2020 growing season began on a dry note, followed by much-needed rains in April that replenished the soils and set the stage for healthy canopy growth. Conditions through mid-summer remained mild and
steady, with the exception of a rare August thunderstorm.

Aging

7 months in 50% new French oak