2017 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA (1.5L MAGNUM) 1966 pepper and mint flavors on

pepper and mint flavors on a softer frame

herbal roots

A dollop of Merlot rounds out the contours

the wine is deceiving in that it starts off slowly

2017 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA (1.5L MAGNUM) 1966 pepper and mint flavors onTASTING NOTES: The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from Daou's Discovery Series is blended with 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. It is still in barrel but will age around 10 months in 60% new French oak. It has a deep ruby purple color and a nose of cassis, garrigue, charcuterie and sweet baking spices. The palate is medium bodied, lifted and gently structured with grainy tannins and good freshness, finishing long. Robert Parker's Wine