2021 | Daou Vineyards Seventeen Forty Reserve | Paso Robles Titus Aromas of ripe berries and

Aromas of ripe berries and cherries with spice

apple and pear are offered up in a rounded mouthfeel leading to a light and airy finish

The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins and vibrant acidity

violets and plum compote

The tannins build at the end

2021 | Daou Vineyards Seventeen Forty Reserve | Paso Robles Titus Aromas of ripe berries andThe 2021 Seventeen Forty Reserve is a blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot matured for 20 months in 70% new French oak. It takes plenty of aeration to unfold from tar and soy to dark fruit, lavender and sage aromas. The full bodied palate is surprisingly light on its feet with crunchy, floral fruit, a balance of fresh acidity and grainy tannins and a long, perfumed finish. This pretty, expressive wine deserves a few more years in bottle to