The Winery DAOU of California

Winery DAOU
The winery offers 51 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 315 of the estates of California.
It is located in California

The Winery DAOU is one of the best wineries to follow in Californie.. It offers 51 wines for sale in of California to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The DAOU Estate is a renowned vineyard nestled in the hills of west Paso Robles in California, United States. Founded by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou in 2007, it operates in one of the oldest and most prestigious wine regions in the country, making it a top destination for wine enthusiasts. At the heart of the DAOU Estate lies DAOU Mountain, a 212-acre plot perched 2200 feet above sea level. Here, the vineyard's varietals flourish, benefiting from optimal soil quality, micro-climate, and altitude for the production of exquisite wines. The meticulous attention paid to viticulture techniques and sustainable estate management allows the DAOU Estate to produce memorable wines harvest after harvest, globally recognized for their exceptional quality. What sets the DAOU Estate apart is its commitment to creating wines that express the true essence of the Californian terroir. Winemaker Daniel Daou applies a rigorous technical approach to accentuate the natural potential of the grapes. The result is an array of outstanding wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blends, and Rhône Blends, each sip offering a burst of flavors and an unparalleled sensory experience. Visitors to the estate can expect an immersive experience in the wine world. The stunning tasting room offers a panoramic view of the vineyards and surrounding valleys, creating an idyllic setting for wine appreciation.

Top Winery DAOU wines

Looking for the best Winery DAOU wines in California among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery DAOU wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery DAOU wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery DAOU

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery DAOU

How Winery DAOU wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, lamb with vermicelli or rabbit italian style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery DAOU

On the nose the red wine of Winery DAOU. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples. In the mouth the red wine of Winery DAOU. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery DAOU

  • 2019With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.19/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery DAOU.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petite Sirah
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

With its mountains, valleys, plains and plateaus, California's topography is as Complex as its Climate, offering winemakers a bewildering array of terroirs. California wines have only gained worldwide recognition in recent decades (especially after the 1976 Paris ruling). However, the state's wine history goes back more than 200 years. European vines were first planted in the 18th century, when settlers and missionaries moved up and down the West Coast.

The top pink wines of Winery DAOU

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery DAOU

How Winery DAOU wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or chipirons / squids with tomato (basque country).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery DAOU

On the nose the pink wine of Winery DAOU. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of apricot, stone or stone fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery DAOU

  • 2015With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery DAOU.

  • Grenache
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petite Sirah
  • Muscatel

Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel

From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.

The top white wines of Winery DAOU

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery DAOU

How Winery DAOU wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of pageot, goat cheese and bacon quiche or pasta with zucchini sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery DAOU

On the nose the white wine of Winery DAOU. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery DAOU. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery DAOU

  • 2017With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery DAOU.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Moscato

The word of the wine: Velouté

Said of a wine that is soft and caressing in the mouth.

The top sweet wines of Winery DAOU

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery DAOU

How Winery DAOU wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of daube niçoise, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or mutton stew with potatoes and garlic.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery DAOU

  • 0With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery DAOU.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Tannat

Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.

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Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

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