Daou Vineyard Patrimony "Black Label" 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

“Black Label” is an ultra-premium Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon from the Adelaida District, made by the Daou brothers under their flagship Patrimony label. It’s known for massive concentration, polished tannins, and long aging potential.
Key details:
•    100% Cabernet Sauvignon 
•    Aged 30 months in new French oak 
•    Around 14.9–15% ABV 
•    Produced from select rows on DAOU Mountain 
Critics scored the 2018 vintage extremely highly:
•    Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 98+ points 
•    Frequently described as layered, mineral-driven, and age-worthy for 20+ years 

Typical tasting profile:

• Blackberry, blueberry preserve, dark chocolate
• Cigar box, cedar, graphite, violets
• Dense but very polished texture with strong minerality and freshness

Current market pricing is usually in the luxury tier:

• Roughly $500–700+ per 750ml depending on retailer and provenance