A fantastic Red Blend from Paso Robles that we highly recommend! From Daou Vineyards, one of Paso's leading wineries. 92 Points Robert Parker: "The 2018 Pessimist is a barrel sample blend of 62% Petite Sirah, 19% Zinfandel, 17% Syrah and 2% Lagrein. It is expected to age for 11 months in 50% new French oak. Opaque ruby-purple, it offers up tar, chargrill, turned black earth and blackcurrants with wafts of blackcurrant bud, dark chocolate, smoked meats and crushed red cherries. The medium to full-bodied palate has lifted flavor layers, a firm, grainy frame and long, spicy, fresh finish." 92 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Pessimist is a lot of wine for not much buck. The Pessimist cuvée by the Daou Brothers is always a good value for those who love opulent fruit, and the 2018 offers loads of sweet blue fruits, white chocolate, violets, and toasted spice aromas and flavors. Based on 62% Petite Sirah, 19% Zinfandel, and 17% Syrah, it’s full-bodied, decadent, and rich while staying light on its feet. I’d be happy to drink it."
Sipping Fine Wine
A blend of 74% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah & 27% Zinfandel, aged in French oak (60% new). Dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with big spicy oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather and cacao. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and floral notes.
A blend of 74% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah & 27% Zinfandel, aged in French oak (60% new). Dark Ruby with ripe dark fruit aromas with big spicy oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of black pepper, leather and cacao. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and floral notes.
9.0Jeremy C
Headach
Headach
7.8Chris Buffum
Fair blend
Fair blend
8.1Hector Escaton
Sadly, this is not true.
Sadly, this is not true.
8.5Neal Ferry
Lots of berries
Lots of berries
9.0K Brooks
Still delicious red blend ($20) and wonderful accompaniment to pork tenderloin.
Still delicious red blend ($20) and wonderful accompaniment to pork tenderloin.
8.9PM
Popular fruit bomb. Drinks easy, crowd pleaser.
Popular fruit bomb. Drinks easy, crowd pleaser.
8.5Nena Madonia
A pessimist is never disappointed and we weren’t with this wine either
A pessimist is never disappointed and we weren’t with this wine either
9.3WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.