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The Magic of DAOU Mountain

Bordeaux Terroir in Paso Robles


With a deeper understanding of the Cabernet grape, our journey now turns to the very ground that nurtures it: the foundational qualities of Bordeaux's terroir and the exceptional setting DAOU Mountain in Paso Robles offers for cultivating world-class Bordeaux-style wines.

What Makes Bordeaux Terroir So Special?

From calcareous soils to a mild maritime climate, Bordeaux reaps the benefits of these elements coming together to produce some of the world’s most iconic wines. The marriage of these climatic and geological factors provides the perfect environment where grapes can ripen slowly, gaining complex flavors and structure. This diversity is why Bordeaux has earned its reputation as a renowned wine region.

DAOU Mountain: Paso Robles’ Answer to Bordeaux

Bordeaux boasts a defining terroir. However, DAOU Mountain in Paso Robles possesses essential qualities that make it exceptionally suited for growing Bordeaux-style varietals. This 2,200-foot elevation site, with its calcareous-clay soils and Mediterranean-like climate, experiences dramatic temperature swings from warm days to cool nights.

These conditions compel the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes to 'work harder,' resulting in more concentrated flavors, sought-after aromas, and robust textures. Consequently, exceptional phenolic development occurs, providing the wines with renowned color, depth, and structure. It also imbues them with incredible aging potential, intricacy, and a richness and vibrancy that’s quintessentially DAOU.

At DAOU, we’ve harnessed the magic of our exceptional terroir to create wines that combine the best of both worlds—Bordeaux’s elegance and Paso Robles’ vibrant fruit character. The specific conditions of our estate also impart a remarkable freshness that sets our wines apart from typical Bordeaux-style wines. 

Learn the secret behind our Cabernets

“What we’ve found in Paso doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world.”

- Daniel Daou

Taste the Magic of DAOU Cabernet

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Experience The History at DAOU Mountain


Visit us at DAOU Mountain and experience an incredible and exclusive Cabernet Tasting. Step into the legacy of DAOU with our Library Cabernet Tasting. This rare selection features 2018 vintages carefully aged in ideal conditions—some of the most sought-after Cabernets in our collection.


This experience is available only as an on-site upgrade. Reserve the Discover DAOU Tasting first, then request the Library Cabernet upgrade when you arrive.

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