DAOU Vineyards

Perched at 2,200 feet atop DAOU Mountain in Paso Robles' prestigious Adelaida District, DAOU Vineyards commands one of California's highest and most distinctive winemaking sites. Brothers Daniel and Georges Daou have transformed this former Hoffman Mountain Ranch—considered the birthplace of modern Paso Robles winemaking—into a beacon of ultra-premium Bordeaux-style excellence on the Central Coast.

The Daou brothers' vision emerged from their Lebanese heritage and shared passion for creating world-class wines that rival the greatest estates of Bordeaux. Their meticulous restoration of this historic 200-acre mountain estate reflects a philosophy rooted in terroir expression and uncompromising quality. Daniel's winemaking expertise, combined with Georges' business acumen, has established DAOU as Paso Robles' most ambitious luxury wine project, where Old World traditions meet New World innovation on extraordinary terrain.

DAOU's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends showcase the estate's rare calcareous clay soils—the same geological foundation prized in Saint-Émilion's greatest vineyards. The mountain's steep slopes, reaching up to 56% grade, combined with cooling Pacific Ocean breezes just 14 miles away, create dramatic diurnal temperature swings that produce wines of exceptional concentration and elegance. Their estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Soul of a Lion, and Patrimony represent the pinnacle of Paso Robles winemaking, earning critical acclaim and commanding allocation-only status among collectors seeking investment-grade California wines.

The DAOU experience centers around their striking mountaintop winery, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views across the Paso Robles AVA to the Pacific Ocean. The architectural marvel houses state-of-the-art winemaking facilities and an intimate tasting salon where visitors discover the estate's portfolio through carefully curated experiences. Private tastings and vineyard tours reveal the brothers' obsessive attention to detail, from hand-harvesting on precipitous slopes to barrel aging in their temperature-controlled caves. Reservations are essential for these exclusive encounters with one of California's most vertically integrated luxury wine estates.

DAOU Vineyards represents the future of Paso Robles winemaking, where visionary leadership meets exceptional terroir at California's most elevated address. Contact their hospitality team to secure your reservation for an unforgettable journey into mountain winemaking mastery.