| Producer | Daou Vineyards |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Paso Robles, Adelaida District |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | U1005707 |
| Size | 1.5L |
 |
The nose opens slowly, segueing from graphite and tobacco leaves to violets and blue fruit preserves, to cinnamon, potpourri, and dark spices. The palate is seamless and cashmere-like, with expansive, pure, mineral-laced fruits enlivened by a burst of freshness that highlights the perfectly ripe fruit character of this vintage. The finish is very long, offering violet perfume and iron tones that linger in the mouth. Drink 2022-2040. —E.B.
A creamy black-cherry aroma is balanced by toasted herbs and roasted coffee bean on the nose of this impressive bottling. There's a firm structure to the dense palate, and the flavors are expertly cohesive, combining herbs and savory meat with blueberry and blackberry. MK
Checking in as 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that’s still resting in new barrels, the 2018 Soul Of A Lion has a dark, dense bouquet of crème de cassis, chocolate, violets, tobacco, and cedar pencil. This gives way to a beautiful, powerful, full-bodied wine that has building yet attractive tannins, a rounded texture, good freshness, and a great finish.
