“Can stand up to many of the best Napa wines and, although far from inexpensive, they sell for quite a bit less than those of similar or lesser quality from up north.” – Vinous

The sheer OMG factor here cannot be overstated… sometimes you wonder if “this wine is worth it” and the answer here is an unequivocal YES. You will not be sad when you taste it. Patrimony routinely scores 97-100 points, and this one is no different.

It’s been called “sensational… can stand up the best out there.” One that is “unbelievably ripe, pixelated frame and fantastic juiciness… this is stunning” and “these wines compete with the best of Napa Valley and are some of the leading Bordeaux blends from Paso Robles… there’s no one else making Cabernet like this in Paso Robles!”

DAOU’s flagship Patrimony line deconstructs our ideas about the limits of winemaking around the globe and then reassembles them into an altogether new reference point of understanding.

Jeb Dunnuck explains “What can be thought of as the flagship label from the DAOU brothers, Patrimony includes 4 releases – varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, and their Caves des Lions, which is a blend from a vineyard around the home of one of the brothers. These are the real deal and consistently rank with the finest Bordeaux varieties coming out of California today.”

They spare NO expense. The barrel program uses the absolute best - Taransaud T5 for example is a very pricey option that few producers have the luxury to use. Deep like the Mariana Trench. Wide like the 405. Packed, stacked, and ready to raise the bar on what you think is possible from Paso. And while others have it upwards of $300+, we are busting it out at by far the lowest price you’ll find anywhere…

As Vinous sums it up “Napa, Bordeaux and Cabernet Sauvignon lovers should take note because, while far from inexpensive, these wines still offer tremendous relative value.”

Indulge your senses… who knows what tomorrow brings let alone the next couple of hours!

97 Points – James Suckling “Inviting aromas of black and blue fruits with violets, cedar, crushed stones and graphite. A little minty, too. The impressive, compact tannin structure gives depth to the wine, so fine and polished with some chalky texture to it. Stony minerality. Power and delicacy, simultaneously. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Cabernet Franc. Really long and precise.”

96-98 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate “A barrel sample of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Caves des Lions is made from free-run juice and will age for about 22 months in 100% new French oak. It’s powerful and expressive, with iron-laced Morello cherries, pure violet perfume, dried sage and meaty tones. The full-bodied palate has a powdery texture and intense, mineral-driven fruits that promise to continue evolving as this spends time in barrel. Drink 2024-2029.”

96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck “What can be thought of as the flagship label from the Daou brothers, Patrimony includes four releases – varietal releases of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, and their Caves des Lions, which is a blend from a vineyard around the home of one of the brothers. These are the real deal and consistently rank with the finest Bordeaux varieties coming out of California today. The 2020 Caves des Lions comes from vines around the winemaker’s house and is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc brought up in new oak. Its inky hue is followed by a great nose of chocolatey dark fruits, espresso, Asian spices, tobacco, and earth. Full-bodied on the palate, it has notable purity of fruit and a great finish, with plenty of tannins.”