Daou - Soul Of A Lion Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Price: $174.99
Sale Price: $137.99
Producer | Daou |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Paso Robles |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | 02368 |
Size | 750ml |
The high density planting (almost double the amount of vines per acre as you'd see in an average Paso vineyard) and unique terroir at higher elevations on Daou Mountain really make a difference. Paso Robles is very warm, the high density creates a little stress on the vines, producing lower yields of better grapes. The elevation creates at little diurnal (day/night) fluctuation in temperature, thickening skins and locking in acidity. Daou doesn't need "extended maceration" for colour and intensity, maceration at Daou is comparatively short, fermentation is often completed in barrel introducing oxygen slowly. The Soul of a Lion is a full-bodied Cabernet with lots of flavour, yet it remains incredibly well-balanced (alc is just 14.5%). It's a smooth, plush, and downright delicious Cabernet that always drinks well upon release. Don't miss it.
Wine Advocate: 97+ Points
"The 2019 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of free-run Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in 100% new French oak. Opaque ruby in color, it offers aromatic contrast between dark, savory cherry fruit, chargrill and graphite, and top notes of green pepper and rose petals. The palate explodes with detailed flavors and its tannins are already resolved and chocolaty, with seamless acidity and exotic spicy layers emerging on the extended finish. Wow!"
Vinous Media: 96 Points
"Inky magenta. Primary, mineral-accented cassis, cherry pit, licorice, roasted coffee and incense aromas reveal oak spice and pipe tobacco flourishes. Shows superb clarity and spicy thrust on the palate, offering sweet black and blue fruit, exotic spice, vanilla and candied rose flavors that deftly blend weight and energy. Youthfully gripping tannins frame a wonderfully long, smoky finish that leaves cherry liqueur and vanilla notes behind. 100% new French oak."
Jeb Dunnuck: 94-96 Points
"Always a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot that's brought up in new barrels, the 2019 Soul Of A Lion sports a dense purple hue as well as a beautiful nose of pure crème de cassis, currants, chocolate, crushed stone, and tobacco. It's rich and full-bodied, with a voluptuous texture, beautiful tannins, and a great finish."
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