Daou Soul of a Lion Paso Robles Cabernet Rated 97WA 375ml Half Bottle
| Vintage: | 2017 |
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| Description: | Includes Free Shipping. Note: No other discounts or coupon codes apply to this product. Wine Advocate Review. Rated 97. The 2017 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 100% new French oak. It has a deep ruby-purple color and wonderfully unique expression, with scents of forest floor, underbrush, English breakfast tea, espresso, blackcurrant bud, dark chocolate and exotic flowers mingling over a core of perfectly ripe wild blackberries and Morello cherries, all complemented by a classy framing of new oak spices. The medium to full-bodied palate is slow to unfurl, with a frame like liquid silk and a very long finish that gives up layer after layer of nuanced flavors. Wow! Drink 2022-2047. Wine Tasting Notes. The Soul of a Lion is a balanced, elegant and rich wine from a superb vintage that allowed for extended hanging. The smooth and silky tannins are very well integrated with the fruit and acidity of the wine. In the glass, the wine reveals a deep and complex bouquet of cassis, black currant, licorice, incense, ripe plums and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full bodied, layered and complex with a persistent finish. It is hard to drink this wine without respecting the great structure that will allow it to evolve nicely for years to come. A true blockbuster vintage that showcases the great power that comes from Daou Mountain. 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot. Alcohol 14.7%. The Vintage. The 2017 growing season was preceded by one of the wettest winters in recent memory, with nearly 35 inches of rain recorded on Daou Mountain. The vines were energized by the much-needed moisture, setting one of our best crops yet. The weather remained steady from spring through mid-summer. However, a heat wave descended upon California during the third week of August. Many vintners chose to harvest immediately, but we made the brave decision to allow the fruit to hang. As we suspected, a cooling trend snapped the heat wave ensuring that the fruit achieved optimal ripeness. The result was our latest harvest ever on the mountain, reaching all the way into the third week of October. The long hang time yielded the deepest color and concentration we have seen from our estate. The tannins are silky and beautifully integrated. We feel that the 2017 wines will rival the best ever from Daou Mountain. Daou Vineyards & Winery. Family owned and operated, Daou Vineyards & Winery is committed to producing collectible, world-class wines to rival the most respected appellations in the world. Daou Mountain's combination of remarkable geology, microclimate, a 2,200-foot elevation, and steep slopes gives it a terroir described as "a jewel of ecological elements." As stewards of this beautiful terroir, our goal is to make fine wines that honestly and accurately reflect the potential of the estate. |
| Price: | $ 44.97 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
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| Address: |
901 W. Foothill, Suite A Upland, CA 91786 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 909-981-6655 |
| Fax: | 909-912-8225 |
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This product was inactivated December 14, 2020.
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