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Daou Recipe

Name: Parlour Wine Bar and Eaterys DAOU Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon (or preferred bottle from DAOU Vineyards); 4 to taste Red wine glasses; 0.5 cups Room-temperature water (for rinsing glasses); 6 oz Aged cheddar or Manchego cheese; 6 oz Charcuterie (sliced prosciutto or salami); 1 loaf Whole-grain crackers or a sliced baguette; 1 cups Roasted almonds or Marcona almonds

Inspired by Parlour Wine Bar and Eatery

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Wine & Serving

1 bottle DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon (or preferred bottle from DAOU Vineyards)4 to taste Red wine glasses1/2 cups Room-temperature water (for rinsing glasses)

Optional Pairings

6 oz Aged cheddar or Manchego cheese6 oz Charcuterie (sliced prosciutto or salami)1 loaf Whole-grain crackers or a sliced baguette1 cups Roasted almonds or Marcona almonds

Method

Wine & Serving

Chill the bottle slightly if desired: DAOU Cabernet is best served lightly below room temperature — about 60–65°F (15–18°C). If your bottle is at room temperature and the ambient temperature is warm, place the bottle in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes. Do not over-chill; too cold will mute flavors.

Prepare glasses: Inspect your red wine glasses for clean rims. Rinse each glass briefly with a splash of room-temperature water and dry with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust. This helps the wine show its aroma more clearly.

Open the bottle: Using a waiter’s corkscrew, cut the foil cleanly below the lip, wipe the top of the bottle, then remove the cork steadily. Hold the bottle at a slight angle and pour a small taste into a glass to check the wine.

Aerate: Pour about 1/4 to 1/3 of a glass for each guest. For fuller aeration, decant the bottle into a decanter or an empty clean pitcher and let it sit 20–40 minutes before serving. Younger DAOU Cabernets may benefit from longer decanting to soften tannins.

Serve: Top up each glass to no more than one-third full to allow swirling and aroma concentration. Encourage guests to swirl, sniff, and sip to appreciate the wine’s fruit, oak, and spice characteristics.

Optional Pairings

Cheese & Charcuterie

Arrange the cheese and charcuterie on a board. Slice the cheese into bite-size pieces or thin wedges. Fan the prosciutto or salami slices. Place crackers or sliced baguette on the board. Offer small forks or toothpicks so guests can compose bites that complement the wine’s structure and flavors.

Nuts

If using roasted almonds, warm them slightly in a skillet for 2–3 minutes over low heat to refresh their aroma, then transfer to a small bowl. Keep them at room temperature for serving.

Taste pairing suggestions: Recommend pairing richer cheeses (aged cheddar, Manchego) and fatty, savory charcuterie with the DAOU Cabernet to balance the wine’s tannin and accentuate dark fruit and chocolate notes. Light snacks like crackers provide texture without overpowering the wine.