Daou - The Pessimist NV (750ml)
| Producer | Daou |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Paso Robles |
| Varietal | Proprietary Red |
| Sku | 26526 |
| Size | 750ml |
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A blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Syrah, the Pessimist is a lot brighter and cheerier than it’s dour name implies. From their estate in picturesque Paso Robles, Daou continues to offer some of our favorite everyday wines that overdeliver without breaking the bank. For folks who love big flavors, Paso Robles is a California-based Eden, especially as we look past King Cab into more unique blends like this.
Petite Sirah provides an exceptional base of rich fruit flavors and a robust earthen tone, providing a platform for chocolate and smoke notes from the Syrah and Zinfandel, all with a oak backbone that shows off a complex flavor profile. And, despite seeming like it might be a heavy, deep wine, a nice spice hit on the finish balances this beautifully into a wine that pairs both with pensive brooding and laughing on a zoom call.
And yeah, it’s great by itself, but lets talk food. A mushroom and swiss burger from the Nickel? Oh, necessarily. Rack of ribs or some pulled pork from Hillsborough Barbecue? No question. This wine is meant for all things grilled and roasted. So how about it? Lets call in some takeout, crack a bottle, and get that glass back up to half full.
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