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Patrimony

Patrimony is a high-elevation Paso Robles project launched by DAOU Vineyards founders Georges and Daniel Daou, focused exclusively on Cabernet Franc and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon blends from the Adelaida District. Established around 2016, Patrimony represents the pinnacle of the Daou brothers' ambition to produce world-class Cabernet-family wines from their estate on the western hills of Paso Robles, where limestone and chalk soils at elevations above 2,200 feet create conditions markedly different from the warmer valley floor. The Cabernet Franc—a rarity as a standalone bottling at this price level in California—accounts for 84 lots averaging $219, with the 2018 vintage most traded. Caves des Lions, the estate's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon blend, averages $209 across 46 lots with the 2019 vintage leading. Both wines are produced in very limited quantities—typically under 500 cases per release—and are sold primarily through the mailing list. Auction prices range tightly between $133 and $660, reflecting both the estate's young track record and the high minimum price point of all Patrimony wines. Across 176 lots at an average of $214, Patrimony has established itself as one of Paso Robles' most sought-after cellar-worthy estates within a short timeframe.