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DAOU Vineyards 2018 Pessimist Red Blend Paso Robles, California

2018 Paso Robles Pessimist Red Blend

The DAOU Vineyards 2018 Pessimist Red Blend from Paso Robles, California, is a luscious red wine that embodies a balanced profile. With a medium body, it offers a soft touch on the palate. The acidity is low, contributing to a smooth and easy-drinking experience. You'll notice a moderate fruit intensity, providing a delightful burst of flavors without overwhelming the senses. The tannins are medium, adding a slight grip to the wine, enhancing its overall structure and complexity.

Tasting notes:

Loads of sweet blue fruits, white chocolate, violets, and toasted spice aromas and flavors. A plethora of fruit showcasing blueberry, boysenberry, plum, and strawberry. Smoky notes of truffle and roasted coffee are accompanied by accents of floral consisting of lavender and lilac, highlighted by underlying nuances of buttered toast, vanilla, and a breath of cool wintergreen.

Violet

Plum

Blueberry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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