Reviews & Ratings

2022 DAOU Red Blends or Varietals "Cuvee Lizzy"

Winery: DAOU

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Cuvee Lizzy"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 65% Petit Verdot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon & 16% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $85

Cases produced: 500

KWG Score: 94.2 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94.5)

Review date: March 1, 2025

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Petit Verdot based wine from DAOU opens with a black plum and fig bouquet with hints of craisin and pecan. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, rich, and dense. The flavor profile is stewed black plum and blackberry blend with notes of tobacco and pecan pie. We also detected hints of stone dust, blueberry, and a dash of black pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate dusty tannins linger and last for quite some time. The Tasting Panel would pair this red blend with braised short ribs or with a marinated grilled hanger steak. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The DAOU Estate Cuvée Lizzy is a classic Bordeaux-style blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, named for Daniel Daou's daughter who has followed in his winemaking footsteps. The 2022 vintage entices the senses with deep ruby-purple hues. The aroma profile is remarkably complex, offering notes of toffee, vanilla bean, chocolate-covered blueberry, and blackberry compote with suggestions of smoked meat and fruit preserve. A bold entry delivers supple flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, sage, cocoa, and black cherry. Bright tannins bring the wine to a beautifully balanced conclusion.

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