Bodyguard, 2021 [DAOU Vineyards] fernanda 2012 was a shorter crop

2012 was a shorter crop

It finishes at a modest 19

It finishes long with lingering ripe pear

dry expression of Chenin Blanc from the Anjou AOC

Bodyguard, 2021 [DAOU Vineyards] fernanda 2012 was a shorter cropWinemaker Notes The 2019 Bodyguard is the next masterwork by Winemaker Daniel Daou. This wine opens with a vibrant, fragrant nose of blueberry cobbler, cherry pipe tobacco, dark chocolate and espresso laced with hints of sandalwood, licorice and pencil lead. Underlying layers reveal notes of mulberry and truffle, all accented by suggestions of black currant, kirsch, bay leaf and vanilla. The palate is silky and graceful, unfolding with lavish flavors