DAOU
DAOU Vineyards is a California winery based in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, on the state's Central Coast. The estate is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style red blends, though its portfolio spans a wide range of price points and varietals.
Founded by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, the winery has become one of the most recognizable names in Paso Robles, with wines widely distributed across the United States. DAOU is particularly associated with high-elevation vineyards and a focus on Cabernet-driven reds.
DAOU Vineyards is a California winery based in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, on the state's Central Coast.
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DAOU Vineyards is a California winery based in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, on the state's Central Coast. The estate is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style red blends, though its portfolio spans a wide range of price points and varietals.
Founded by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, the winery has become one of the most recognizable names in Paso Robles, with wines widely distributed across the United States. DAOU is particularly associated with high-elevation vineyards and a focus on Cabernet-driven reds.
Background and Estate
DAOU Vineyards was established by Georges and Daniel Daou, brothers who purchased property on what is now known as DAOU Mountain in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. The site sits at high elevation with calcareous, limestone-rich soils that the family credits for the structure and mineral character of its wines.
Paso Robles has emerged as a major California wine region, especially noted for warm-climate reds. The Adelaida District, where the DAOU estate is located, is one of Paso Robles' recognized sub-appellations and is prized for its cooler nighttime temperatures and distinctive soils, both of which favor Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties.
In recent years DAOU became part of Treasury Wine Estates following an acquisition, expanding the brand's distribution and reach while the wines continue to be produced from Paso Robles fruit.
House Style and Range
DAOU's core identity centers on Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends, typically full-bodied with ripe dark fruit, oak influence, and firm structure characteristic of warm-climate Paso Robles reds. The lineup is often organized into tiers, ranging from more accessible everyday bottlings to premium estate and reserve wines.
Beyond Cabernet, the portfolio includes other varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and red blends, giving buyers options across styles and budgets. Flagship offerings emphasize the estate's higher-elevation mountain fruit and tend to reflect a richer, more concentrated profile.
Because tiers and vintages vary, availability on this page will reflect current inventory. Expect a spread from approachable widely-available labels to more limited premium releases depending on stock.