DAOU Bodyguard Chardonnay is a premium white wine produced by DAOU Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the Paso Robles appellation of California. The vineyard features high elevation and a unique microclimate that allows for optimal grape growing conditions. The winemaking process involves handpicking the grapes and fermenting them in French oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. This Chardonnay is known for its full-bodied and creamy texture, with notes of tropical fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak. It is a perfect pairing for seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes. Overall, DAOU Bodyguard Chardonnay is a luxurious and elegant wine that offers the best of California winemaking.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This DAOU Bodyguard Chardonnay is an elegant, complex white wine with a full body and a nice balance of fresh fruit flavors.The nose offers aromas of ripe apples, honey, and spices, while the palate is filled with a creamy texture and flavors of citrus, pear, and tropical fruit. The finish is crisp, with a lingering hint of sweet oak. Enjoy on its own, or pair with grilled seafood or roasted poultry.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2045
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: DAOU
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.