94pts James Suckling

Sweetly spiced and creamy yet with a vibrant core, this showcases opulent yet well-wrangled flavors of mashed autumn orchard fruit with warm vanilla, hazelnuts and white figs, as well as a seam of chalky minerality. The finish unfurls with layered elegance. Drink or hold.

90pts Wine Enthusiast

The nose on this bottling is lightly honeyed and cut by hints of lemon balm. The palate is softer in texture, showing toasted almond, lemon cake and more honey, with a hint of earthiness on the finish.

Winemaker Notes

Blended from exemplary lots by Winemaker Daniel Daou, the 2022 DAOU Reserve Chardonnay displays a light golden-straw color in the glass. Aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle, pineapple and melon are deepened by notes of caramel and honey. Smooth textures flood the palate with flavors of tropical fruit, hazelnut, almond and vanilla. A beautifully rounded finish is lengthened by luscious, lingering acidity.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay