DAOU 2020 Daou Sequentis Reserve Merlot

2020 Sequentis Reserve Merlot – Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Alcohol percentage: 14

Tasting Notes

Sequentis is a limited release Reserve Merlot that is a testamentto our devotion to Bordeaux varietals. The spectacular 2020vintage offers an intensely expressive nose of ripe boysenberry,black raspberry and plum with warm notes of espresso and cocoa.Subtle cherry aromas are complemented by cedar, graphiteand lavender. On the palate, a plush texture delivers rich, fleshyflavors of black currant, blueberry, blackberry and pomegranate.Secondary layers reveal fresh cherry, cassis, licorice, fig compoteand black olive. Exquisitely balanced and focused, this wine showselegant complexity with superb harmony. The silky mouthfeelglides gracefully into a long finish, lingering with lovely notes ofjuicy berries, dark chocolate and sage.