Chardonnay White Wine, 13.8% ABV, USA
DAOU Chardonnay, specifically from the DAOU Family Estates in Paso Robles, California, is a full-bodied white wine known for balancing rich tropical fruit flavors with a creamy, lightly oaked finish. It is often praised as an "affordable luxury" that rivals more expensive bottles in quality.
Tasting Profile
Aromas: An ample nose featuring pineapple, pear, and mango, accented by floral notes of honeysuckle and star jasmine. You'll also find warm scents of vanilla bean, hazelnut, and nutmeg spice.
Palate: A weighty and silky mouthfeel with dominant flavors of Bartlett pear, kiwi, and Crenshaw melon. Secondary layers include golden apple, papaya, and a hint of lemon cream pie.
Finish: The finish is long and graceful, lingering with notes of white peach, citrus peel, and subtle toasty oak.
Grapes - Chardonnay
Region - United States, California, Central Coast
Wine style - Californian Chardonnay
Vivino rating - 3.8
