Sequentis Reserve Merlot 2021 is a Paso Robles Merlot from DAOU Family Estates, bottled at 14.7% ABV. It was aged 20 months in French oak, half of it new.
DAOU's hillside vineyards on the west side of Paso Robles are known for powerful, structured reds, and Sequentis shows what Merlot can do in that setting: rich fruit, firm tannins and real ageing potential.
The remarkable 2021 vintage opens with rose petal, plum, blackberry jam, cooked strawberry, ripe black cherry and baking spice, with dark cherry on the palate, toasted nuts and herbs, and firm tannins. Wine Enthusiast rated it 93 points and suggested drinking it through 2035.
A serious Merlot for collectors and a fine gift for red wine lovers.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rose petal, plum, blackberry jam, cooked strawberry, black cherry and baking spice.
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Palate: Dark cherry, toasted nuts and herbs, with firm tannins.
Specifications
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Producer: DAOU Family Estates
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Vintage: 2021
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Grape: Merlot
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Ageing: 20 months in French oak, 50% new
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Region: Paso Robles, California
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ABV: 14.7%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Decant for 30 to 60 minutes and serve at about 60 to 65°F. It pairs well with roast lamb, filet mignon, mushroom risotto and aged cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How was Sequentis 2021 aged?
20 months in French oak, 50% new.
How was it rated?
93 points from Wine Enthusiast.
How long will it age?
Wine Enthusiast suggests drinking it through 2035.
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