Reviews & Ratings

2022 DAOU Chardonnay "Paso Robles"

Winery: DAOU

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Paso Robles"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: May 4, 2024

Wine Review: This generous and mouthwatering. This Chardonnay from Paso Robles is medium golden yellow colored with a very fragrant bouquet of pineapple, toasted almond, vanilla pastry creme, wet slate, jasmine and lime zest. Lush and balanced on the palate, there's a round and slightly creamy mouthfeel, and medium-plus body with integrated medium plus acidity. I found flavors of white peach, stony minerality, ginger, vanilla bean, toasty oak and pineapple along with notes of lime, green melon and golden delicious apple. The crisp, mineral-driven finish lasts quite a while, with a nice spice note at the end. Serve slightly chilled along with a hot buttered lobster roll. - Mark

Winemaker Notes: The 2022 DAOU Chardonnay displays a rich, ample nose of pineapple, vanilla bean, mango, hazelnut, and nutmeg spice. Floral tones of honeysuckle and star jasmine are accented by sweet ginger and lemon zest. The palate is weighty and mouth filling, delivering round, silky flavors of Bartlett pear, Crenshaw melon, kiwi, and fresh pineapple. Notes of golden delicious apple and papaya are complemented with lemon cream pie and crushed almonds, while hints of white peach, citrus peel and cinnamon linger on a long, graceful finish.

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