Paso Robles royalty, if you're a fan of big California Reds like The Prisoner or the Orin Swift series, you are going to be blown away by the Daou Pessimist.

Winemaker Notes\r\nThe 2022 vintage delivers yet another bewitching blend with trademark Pessimist flair. An intensely aromatic nose begins with fragrances of blueberry, boysenberry and black plum.…

This bottling delivers the ripe power that so many want, in a package that's balanced by savory elements. Dense aroma of tar, char, asphalt, cassis and.

This bottling delivers the ripe power that so many want, in a package that's balanced by savory elements. Dense aroma of tar, char, asphalt, cassis and.

Daou - The Pessimist 2018 available at Super Wine Warehouse in Paterson, NJ

Daou - The Pessimist 2022 (750ml) available at Little Bros. Beverage Outlet in Flemington, NJ

Intense aromas of blueberry, black raspberry, and currant are complemented by hints of cherry, rhubarb, and plum. Trailing scents of mushroom and allspice.

This bottling delivers the ripe power that so many want in a package that's balanced by savory elements. Dense aroma of tar, char, asphalt, cassis.

Daou - The Pessimist (750ml) available at Beverage Lovers Warehouse in Valley Stream, NY

Inky and dark aubergine in color. A powerhouse vintage with a plethora fruit showcasing blueberry, boysenberry, plum and strawberry. Smoky notes of truffle.

The Pessimist has a powerful and intensely aromatic nose that ascends to greet you with blueberry, boysenberry and black plum fragrance. Evolving layers reveal elderberry and truffle, with cocoa and…

Daou - The Pessimist (750ml) available at Peppino's Liquors & Wines in Brooklyn, NY

Daou - The Pessimist 2022 (750ml) available at Sal's Beverage World in Villa Park, IL