2014 Daou Vineyards "Pessimist" Paso Robles Red Blend structure being the most obvious

structure being the most obvious of these

Medium-bodied

white pepper

Sweet start and lots of refreshing sharp edges

The bouquet shows wild and untamed layers of red fruit

2014 Daou Vineyards "Pessimist" Paso Robles Red Blend structure being the most obviousThe 2014 Pessimist is a ripe, sexy effort that's loaded with sweet fruit, licorice, chocolate and hints of oak in its full bodied, layered personality. Made from a mix of Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Tannat and Grenache aged in 50% new French oak, it won't appeal to traditionalists, yet it's a seriously delicious, mouthful of a wine to drink over the coming couple of years. (JD)