The 2018 Vintage was a special one. DAOU Mountain had a relatively cool summer leading to longer hang time for the fruit. The Merlot harvest was a particularly good one as the extended hang time allowed the sugar to slowly concentrate into the berry. This lead to powerful stonefruit flavors and excellent tannins. Very youthful in 2018, the 4 years in my cellar has softened the tannins (not by much!) and allowed the fruit to really reveal itself recommend tasting now and saving another for another 5 to 6 years.
- Daniel Daou, co-founder & winemaker
The 2018 Vintage was a special one. DAOU Mountain had a relatively cool summer leading to longer hang time for the fruit. The Merlot harvest was a particularly good one as the extended hang time allowed the sugar to slowly concentrate into the berry. This lead to powerful stonefruit flavors and excellent tannins. Very youthful in 2018, the 4 years in my cellar has softened the tannins (not by much!) and allowed the fruit to really reveal itself recommend tasting now and saving another for another 5 to 6 years.
- Daniel Daou, co-founder & winemaker
