Daou Vineyards
Estate Soul of a Lion
Paso Robles
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2032), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2032, with a drinking horizon to 2039.
The ‘20 Estate Soul of a Lion.
Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2020 vintage
Daou Vineyards' 2020 Estate Soul of a Lion is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.
About Daou Vineyards
Daou Vineyards' Estate Soul of a Lion is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020?
Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, United States.
What does Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020 taste like?
Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2032. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Daou Vineyards Estate Soul of a Lion 2020?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.