Reviews & Ratings

2022 DAOU Red Blends or Varietals "Bodyguard"

Winery: DAOU

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Bodyguard"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 66% Petit Verdot, 28% Petite Sirah & 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $40

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: October 3, 2024

Wine Review: This dark garnet colored Petit Verdot based red blend from DAOU opens with a blueberry and oolong tea bouquet with hints of violets. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, viscous, and lush. The flavor profile is blueberry and graphite blend with notes of dark chocolate, blackberry, and oolong tea. I also detected hints of hazelnut and cedar. The finish is dry, and its flavors and dusty tannins are nicely sustained. I would pair this red blend with a firepit. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Bodyguard is an innovative blend of predominately Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah - two varieties that achieve elegant harmony in the hands of Chief Winemaker Daniel Daou. The 2022 vintage boasts a deep garnet hue with aromas of ripe plum, berry compote, blackberry, and clove, underlain by hints of pine, cedar, and vanilla. Juicy, velvety textures expand with layers of mixed berry flavors. A medium-bodied mouthfeel finishes with bright, silky tannins.

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