Pessimist Red Blend Vintage (750Ml)

The Pessimist is a bold red blend from DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, on California's Central Coast. Brothers Georges and Daniel Daou founded the winery. Petite Sirah leads the blend, joined by Zinfandel, Syrah and a small share of Lagrein. In the 2022 vintage that means 60% Petite Sirah, 22% Zinfandel, 16% Syrah and 2% Lagrein.

The wine spends about 10 months in French oak, and half of those barrels are new. Alcohol runs about 14.9%, depending on the year. The exact blend shifts a little each vintage, so check the year you pick.

DAOU's notes for 2022 open with blueberry, boysenberry and black plum on the nose. The palate is bright and generous. You taste black cherry, cranberry, crème de cassis and pomegranate. Blueberry and raspberry linger on the finish. The texture is smooth and silky, so the wine feels full yet balanced.

Critics have taken notice. Wine Enthusiast gave the 2021 vintage 93 points and an Editor's Choice pick. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points from the same magazine.

Serve it just below room temperature to keep the fruit lively. If you enjoy rich, fruit-forward Paso Robles reds, this is an easy bottle to open with friends.

The Pessimist is a bold red blend from DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, on California's Central Coast. Brothers Georges and Daniel Daou founded the winery. Petite Sirah leads the blend, joined by Zinfandel, Syrah and a small share of Lagrein. In the 2022 vintage that means 60% Petite Sirah, 22% Zinfandel, 16% Syrah and 2% Lagrein.

The wine spends about 10 months in French oak, and half of those barrels are new. Alcohol runs about 14.9%, depending on the year. The exact blend shifts a little each vintage, so check the year you pick.

DAOU's notes for 2022 open with blueberry, boysenberry and black plum on the nose. The palate is bright and generous. You taste black cherry, cranberry, crème de cassis and pomegranate. Blueberry and raspberry linger on the finish. The texture is smooth and silky, so the wine feels full yet balanced.

Critics have taken notice. Wine Enthusiast gave the 2021 vintage 93 points and an Editor's Choice pick. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points from the same magazine.

Serve it just below room temperature to keep the fruit lively. If you enjoy rich, fruit-forward Paso Robles reds, this is an easy bottle to open with friends.

The Pessimist is a bold red blend from DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, on California's Central Coast. Brothers Georges and Daniel Daou founded the winery. Petite Sirah leads the blend, joined by Zinfandel, Syrah and a small share of Lagrein. In the 2022 vintage that means 60% Petite Sirah, 22% Zinfandel, 16% Syrah and 2% Lagrein.

The wine spends about 10 months in French oak, and half of those barrels are new. Alcohol runs about 14.9%, depending on the year. The exact blend shifts a little each vintage, so check the year you pick.

DAOU's notes for 2022 open with blueberry, boysenberry and black plum on the nose. The palate is bright and generous. You taste black cherry, cranberry, crème de cassis and pomegranate. Blueberry and raspberry linger on the finish. The texture is smooth and silky, so the wine feels full yet balanced.

Critics have taken notice. Wine Enthusiast gave the 2021 vintage 93 points and an Editor's Choice pick. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points from the same magazine.

Serve it just below room temperature to keep the fruit lively. If you enjoy rich, fruit-forward Paso Robles reds, this is an easy bottle to open with friends.

The Pessimist is a bold red blend from DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, on California's Central Coast. Brothers Georges and Daniel Daou founded the winery. Petite Sirah leads the blend, joined by Zinfandel, Syrah and a small share of Lagrein. In the 2022 vintage that means 60% Petite Sirah, 22% Zinfandel, 16% Syrah and 2% Lagrein.

The wine spends about 10 months in French oak, and half of those barrels are new. Alcohol runs about 14.9%, depending on the year. The exact blend shifts a little each vintage, so check the year you pick.

DAOU's notes for 2022 open with blueberry, boysenberry and black plum on the nose. The palate is bright and generous. You taste black cherry, cranberry, crème de cassis and pomegranate. Blueberry and raspberry linger on the finish. The texture is smooth and silky, so the wine feels full yet balanced.

Critics have taken notice. Wine Enthusiast gave the 2021 vintage 93 points and an Editor's Choice pick. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points from the same magazine.

Serve it just below room temperature to keep the fruit lively. If you enjoy rich, fruit-forward Paso Robles reds, this is an easy bottle to open with friends.

The Pessimist is a bold red blend from DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, on California's Central Coast. Brothers Georges and Daniel Daou founded the winery. Petite Sirah leads the blend, joined by Zinfandel, Syrah and a small share of Lagrein. In the 2022 vintage that means 60% Petite Sirah, 22% Zinfandel, 16% Syrah and 2% Lagrein.

The wine spends about 10 months in French oak, and half of those barrels are new. Alcohol runs about 14.9%, depending on the year. The exact blend shifts a little each vintage, so check the year you pick.

DAOU's notes for 2022 open with blueberry, boysenberry and black plum on the nose. The palate is bright and generous. You taste black cherry, cranberry, crème de cassis and pomegranate. Blueberry and raspberry linger on the finish. The texture is smooth and silky, so the wine feels full yet balanced.

Critics have taken notice. Wine Enthusiast gave the 2021 vintage 93 points and an Editor's Choice pick. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points from the same magazine.

Serve it just below room temperature to keep the fruit lively. If you enjoy rich, fruit-forward Paso Robles reds, this is an easy bottle to open with friends.