Daou Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Impressively dark in the glass, this bottling pairs intense purple fruit and flower on this nose with more roasted, umami-laden aromas. The elegant palate is a master class in tannin management, proving firm in structure yet soft in mouthfeel. Flavors of blackberry jam, cocoa, walnut and cracked pepper ride a lingering acidity into the finish. [Drink until mid-to-late 2030s.] Score – 97. (Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2023)