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Wine Reviews

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Daou Discovery Collection 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($30)

Melted dark chocolate and licorice reach a sultry peak, along with ripe, crushed blackberry and plum. Tannins are seamless and coat the palate with a generous sensation of polished, caramelized sweet spice.

93

Daou Discovery Collection 2025 Chardonnay, Paso Robles ($23)

Crème brûlee, orange peel, and toasty oak saturate the palate. Framed by a mineral base, notes of vanilla and pineapple rise to the top.

92

Daou Discovery Collection 2025 Rosé, Paso Robles ($24)

Dusted rose petals, persimmon, and sweet basil combine for a flavorful, bright pink sipper. Crushed stone, tangerine cream, and red tea flowers lead to a well textured finish.

92

Daou Discovery Collection 2025 Rosé, Paso Robles ($24)

Dusted rose petals, persimmon, and sweet basil combine for a flavorful, bright pink sipper. Crushed stone, tangerine cream, and red tea flowers lead to a well textured finish.

94

Daou Vineyards 2023 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($40)

A notable inky black opaque hue leads to a bloom of violets. Black plum and bittersweet chocolate are sumptuous, ripe, and rich. This is a driving force of a wine: muscular and seamless.

94

Daou Vineyards 2023 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($40)

A notable inky black opaque hue leads to a bloom of violets. Black plum and bittersweet chocolate are sumptuous, ripe, and rich. This is a driving force of a wine: muscular and seamless.

90

David Finlayson 2021 Camino Africana Chardonnay, Shale Terraces, Stellenbosch, South Africa ($20)

Flinty and bright, with chamomile, mango, and burnished orange peel.

93

David Finlayson 2024 Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, South Africa ($20)

Aromas of banana and crème brûlée lead to a beautifully balanced white. Notes of tropical fruit, orange cream, and brioche are set against a backdrop of well-placed acidity, for a long and complex finish.