Daou - Soul of a Lion Estate 2020 (750ml) Sonoma Couny

Daou - Soul of a Lion Estate 2020 (750ml) Sonoma CounyWine Enthusiast: 97 Points Impressively dark in the glass, this bottling pairs intense purple fruit and flower on this nose with more roasted, umami laden aromas. The elegant palate is a master class in tannin management, proving firm in structure yet soft in mouthfeel. Flavors of blackberry jam, cocoa, walnut and cracked pepper ride a lingering acidity into the finish. Wine Advocate: 95 Points The 2020 Soul Of A Lion, made from free run juice, is a

To be awarded the status of “Grosses Gewächs”

all-purpose libation that you would expect to be served from a carafe in a homey little family-run joint along a winding country road

The full-bodied palate starts slowly and then expands with super polished

First and foremost the 2004 Tapanappa Cabernet Shiraz is the taste of the Whalebone Vineyard

notes of cherry liquor with light toasts

the nose offers cassis

The wine was stored for 3 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling

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and its dark fruit flavors will stand up to richer dishes

beautiful aromas

Aged in concrete tanks for a few months

layers of sweet spice and added texture