DAOSA (Dedicated Artisans of South Australia) is the sparkling arm of Terre à Terre wines: Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser. Wine making same as previous vintages: Cold settled juice in tank for two months before transfer to two 600L old oak barrels for primary and then malolactic fermentation for 8 months. Secondary fermentation in bottle and further aged on lees for 42 months with a low dosage (5g/L) at time of disgorgement.

DAOSA, Blanc de Blancs, Chardonnay, Piccadilly Valley, 2018

Very pale lemon hue. Fragrant and floral. Lemon zest freshness with white flowers, plenty of gun flint, some creamy Jersey caramel-esque notes from the MLF, roasted almonds and a little sliced green apple. Textural and focused with exquisite length. Bright citrus with a ripe peach slice nuance cut with a briny friskiness. Delicacy with a solid framework and continues the legacy of DAOSA being one of the top sparkling marques.

RRP: $90
Alc: 12.9%
Rating: 95/100

Wine sample courtesy of Terre à Terre Wines