"The 2019 Soul of a Lion is a blockbuster vintage that showcases how Bordeaux varieties are remarkably suited to the terroir of DAOU Mountain. This wine explodes from the glass with a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors, including blackberry, blueberry, black currant, dark cherry, sweet tobacco, and licorice. An added floral dimension imparts an integrated sense of elegance and freshness. While full-bodied with ultra-high phenolic levels, this wine maintains its evenness and poise through an extraordinarily long finish. Structured, balanced, and powerful, the 2019 Soul of a Lion will reveal its full magnitude after several years of careful cellaring." Notes from the Winemaker
Daou, "Soul of A Lion" Adelaida District Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon (78% Cabernet Sauvignon/12% Cabernet Franc/10% Petit Verdot)
Appellation
Adelaida District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA
Wine Profile
"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!" Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
Ratings
97+ Points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
96 Points - Wilfred Wong of Wine.com