DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé

Tasting notes & discussion 23

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Typically $24/bottle from DAOU Vineyards & Winery
Vintage 2022 from Paso Robles
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About DAOU Vineyards & Winery: “Family owned and operated, DAOU Family Estates is committed to producing collectible, world-class wines to rival the most respected appellations in the world. Situated on a 212-acre hilltop Estate in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, our remarkable geology, favorable microclimate, and high elevation were once described by renowned California winemaker, André Tchelistcheff, as ‘a jewel of ecological elements.’ As stewards of this beautiful terroir, DAOU’s goal is to make unique fine wines that honestly and accurately reflect the potential of the Estate and to craft Bordeaux style wines that combine Old World tradition with New World techniques.”

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TASTING NOTES: “Made from gently pressed Grenache grapes in the classic Old World style, the 2022 Rosé presents a pretty pale flamingo hue with scintillating aromas of fresh strawberry, guava, crème brûlée and honeysuckle. Subtle hyacinth and ginger notes are accompanied by cranberry, rhubarb, cherry blossom and lemon meringue. The palate is exquisitely balanced, displaying a lush, crisp juiciness with flavors of ripe strawberry, papaya, nectarine and mandarin orange. Hints of spiced peach, mango and watermelon are complemented by red delicious apple, kiwi, apricot and honeydew melon, all cascading into a clean, refreshing finish.” (AbV 13.5%)

VARIETALS: Grenache Noir

BARRELS: N/A

PAIRS WITH: N/A

THAT REMINDS ME OF: The Discovery Channel. Been around since 1985, and boy has it changed over time.

For its first 15 years, Discovery focused on documentaries and specials about science, history, culture, and wildlife. After 2000, however, it began to incorporate reality television. Granted, it at first tried to maintain some degree of thematic consistency, with things like MythBusters and Unsolved History.

The vibe got weirder around 2005, as the paradigm shifted more towards occupational content. You know, the thing where they choose some odd job field and follow the daily lives of some people in that field. Deadliest Catch and Dirty Jobs were two of the original standouts. Also Cash Cab, for some reason, was a Discovery thing. In addition to the shift into reality television, they also started doing pseudo-documentaries about fictional subjects.

Anyway, here are some of the stranger things that came after that 2005 shift! Lobster Wars. Amish Mafia. Ghost Lab. I Was Bitten …And Somehow Survived. I Shouldn’t Be Alive. Verminators. And who could forget: Bee Czar.

DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé

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