2020 Daou Bodyguard

The 2018 Bodyguard presents fragrant fruit aromas of blackberry, raspberry, currant and crème de cassis. Notes of cocoa, coffee, dark chocolate, licorice and sweet pipe tobacco are rounded out with whispers of truffle, toffee, mocha and menthol. A juicy, fleshy palate offers bright, generous flavors of cherry, cranberry, strawberry and blueberry accented with black raspberry and tamarind—all supported by underlying accents of dusty leather, pencil shavings, cigar box and crushed herbs. An elegantly styled and beautifully structured finish reverberates with focused energy, vibrant berry fruit and ripe, polished tannins.
Blend: 59% PETIT VERDOT | 41% PETITE SIRAH
 
Wine Profile
Name: 2020 Daou Bodyguard
Varietal: Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah
Type: Red
Country of Origin: USA
Region: Paso Robles
Alcohol Content: 14.7%
Year: 2020
 
About the Winery
Daniel Daou was one of the first to bring Cabernet clones to Paso Robles that deliver the highest possible quality clones from the iconic regions of the world, such as Bordeaux and Napa. His unparalleled focus on viticulture drove him to create an intense vine-density planting structure – up to 3,630 vines per acre on steep slopes. With the mind of a scientist and the heart of an artist, Daniel created a proprietary phenolic system based on his palate that allows him to unlock some of the highest-level phenolics in the world for Bordeaux varieties, resulting in some of the most intensely colored, age-worthy and aromatic wines in the world. Additionally, he has created a protocol in the vineyard that allows him to maneuver through climate change, ensuring no damage to the grapes in the case of heat spikes. He leaves no stone unturned, no vine left behind.