{"product_id":"2022-daou-reserve-eye-of-the-falcon","title":"2022 DAOU Reserve Eye of the Falcon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e Named for the falcons that soar over DAOU Mountain with precision and grace, Eye of the Falcon is an ode to winemaker Daniel Daou's own razor-sharp instincts. Created specifically for DAOU members and tasting room visitors, it quickly became a cult favorite—and for good reason. This is Cabernet Sauvignon with a distinctive twist: rounder, more floral, and impossibly silky. Consistently 92-93 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 envelops the nose with heady scents of violet, blueberry, black cherry, plum, and baking spices, interwoven with fennel herb, jasmine, and graham cracker. A bold entry commands the palate with chocolate-covered cherry and white pepper spice. Bright tannins unfurl into a long, integrated finish—remarkably approachable yet structured enough to reward cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime rib (rare)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lamb chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tenderloin with herb crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye of the Falcon blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot—a combination that delivers the best of both worlds. The Cab provides the dark fruit core and structure while the Petit Verdot adds color, floral aromatics, and a distinctive spice note. What sets this wine apart: it's made exclusively from free-run juice (no pressed juice), so the tannins are silky and integrated from day one. Aged in 80% new French oak, it drinks beautifully on release while still having the bones to age. The 2022 vintage was a winemaker's year—winter drought relieved by miraculous spring rains, followed by a September heat wave that tested Daniel Daou's expertise. The result: elegantly powerful wines that prove the importance of mastering both vineyard and cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50217854927068,"sku":"8116062","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3675\/5932\/files\/DAOUNVResEyeOfTheFalcon750.png?v=1777490029","url":"https:\/\/thewineevent.com\/products\/2022-daou-reserve-eye-of-the-falcon","provider":"The Wine Event","version":"1.0","type":"link"}