Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

”THE WINE Rich deep dark berry color with creamy mocha-espresso flavors is the first impression of this wine. The tannins are well integrated with the fruit and create a long finish that keeps going. It’s full bodied with a saturated finish while accompanied by bright acidity and infused by black current and cooked blueberries fruit. Balanced and intense it showcases what Bordeaux varieties can perform when managed correctly. THE VINTAGE The 2013 vintage was one of the driest years on record. The lack of water caused early bud break as well as smaller clusters and berries known for making wines with intense flavors and concentrated dark fruit. An unexpected storm brought relief in May and allowed our soils to retain some moisture for the warm summer months. Overall the temperatures during the growing season were ideal with August bringing temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. These cooler temperatures allowed plenty of hang time on the vine for the grapes to fully mature. Harves