Inspired by the renowned rosé wines of Provence, France, our 2020 DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé remains faithful to its origins. This wine is remarkably fragrant, offering generous aromas of fresh peach, Bartlett pear, and nectarine, with subtle notes of hyacinth, apricot, and crushed rose petals. The palate is delightfully silky, underlying a clean, fresh crispness delivering enticing flavors of mango, Crenshaw melon, lemon chiffon, and tangerine. Secondary layers reveal hints of sweet cherry and vanilla with orange peel accents. A luxurious and lasting finish leaves traces of apple pie, strawberry, and kiwi.
THE VINTAGE
DAOU Discovery Collection wines represent our passion for approachable luxury. Winemaker Daniel Daou has cultivated deep connections with families of growers for numerous vintages, allowing him to maintain absolute quality and consistency. The 2020 growing season began on a dry note, followed by much-needed rain in April that replenished the soils and set the stage for healthy canopy growth. Conditions through midsummer remained mild and steady, with the exception of a rare August thunderstorm. The wines of 2020 are marked by a voluptuous mouthfeel with considerable flesh and power.
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.
As young men, brothers Georges and Daniel Daou shared the same dream: to live a life in wine. Their dream prevailed years later when they discovered what would become known as DAOU Mountain, an untapped world-class terroir in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles.
Ever since, they have poured their souls into creating some of California’s most noteworthy wines while cultivating a guest experience to match. In the end, DAOU is about family - and the truth that nothing brings people together like wine.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
It has been here before, and received decent reviews, so I feel bad with this shade, but that write up and bottle? Hard pass.
I feel this marketing and packaging are screaming for a hot 20-year-old woman in a bikini with glasses with lenses you could serve dinner on that is an influencer on a yacht off Mykonos.
Oh, that would be stupid, it would include family. Definitely family. Because they didn’t get relationships with growers, but the families.
It is Monday and grouchy, but do we have Hypnotic overrun bottles in a rose for another day?
@KNmeh7 No comment on the other aspects of the marketing, but the shape of the bottle is stupid. I have limited, standardized space in my wine fridge and each of those bottles uses up 2 slots. I might buy wine in an oversized bottle, but it starts out with a strike against it.
OT: this is also a rant against the wine fridge designers for making their tolerances so tight to the typical Bordeaux bottle that it creates issues with some chard and PN bottles. The fridge specs say it holds 155 bottles, but in IRL it’s full at about 130. No, I am not asking anyone to cry for me.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations).
2020 DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé - $40 = 24.23%
@DebRVA With you on this one. Tougher for the storage challenged, but it goes right into the party refrigerator in the garage and comes out just as quick to the delight of our regular crew. In for another case, we’re down to the last bottle.
I am also down to my last bottle and pretty darn excited to see it before I am out! Bottle shape be damned I am in for at least a case…possibly two as I really enjoy this rose and from the shop I can walk to down the street the price is ridiculous.
We’ve only (fairly) recently discovered that a dry rosé done in the provincial style can actually be good, so in for a case.
/giphy blonde-forceful-lunch
We had a bottle from our local wine club in our cellar, I opened it up to see if it was a good as I remember. It is. Very reminiscent of Provençal style rosé at a great price. Bottle size be damned, I’m in for a case.
2020 DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé
91 points ~ Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
THE WINE
THE VINTAGE
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
288.00/Case for 12x 2020 DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Oct 3 - Tuesday, Oct 4
2020 DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé
4 bottles for $54.99 $13.75/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $124.99 $10.42/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Link to previous offer on March 16th with lab rat notes.
Note the price is even better this time.
It has been here before, and received decent reviews, so I feel bad with this shade, but that write up and bottle? Hard pass.
I feel this marketing and packaging are screaming for a hot 20-year-old woman in a bikini with glasses with lenses you could serve dinner on that is an influencer on a yacht off Mykonos.
Oh, that would be stupid, it would include family. Definitely family. Because they didn’t get relationships with growers, but the families.
It is Monday and grouchy, but do we have Hypnotic overrun bottles in a rose for another day?
@KNmeh7 That shade is 100% warranted and spot on. The person you described is exactly the Daou brothers target audience.
@KNmeh7 No comment on the other aspects of the marketing, but the shape of the bottle is stupid. I have limited, standardized space in my wine fridge and each of those bottles uses up 2 slots. I might buy wine in an oversized bottle, but it starts out with a strike against it.
OT: this is also a rant against the wine fridge designers for making their tolerances so tight to the typical Bordeaux bottle that it creates issues with some chard and PN bottles. The fridge specs say it holds 155 bottles, but in IRL it’s full at about 130. No, I am not asking anyone to cry for me.
@davirom agreed. My 200 fridge fit 148
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations).
2020 DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé - $40 = 24.23%
/giphy tricky-big-toe
Daou is the new Justin
I enjoyed the last offer, which sold out. I just store the case on its side, it’s not a wine that requires aging.
/giphy laddered-mangy-creature
@DebRVA With you on this one. Tougher for the storage challenged, but it goes right into the party refrigerator in the garage and comes out just as quick to the delight of our regular crew. In for another case, we’re down to the last bottle.
/giphy wrenching-caustic-fritter
This was solid for the price last time, even if the bottle size/shape is stupid.
This was delicious last time, and a great QPR, but I’m not buying it again, solely because of the bottle shape.
@salcorn Honestly, I was thinking the same thing. I came back to reconsider buying, and then saw the bottle pictures again…
@salcorn bottle be damned I’m giving it a shot!
I am also down to my last bottle and pretty darn excited to see it before I am out! Bottle shape be damned I am in for at least a case…possibly two as I really enjoy this rose and from the shop I can walk to down the street the price is ridiculous.
A solid value, tasty wine.
Finally! A DAO(u) I can believe in!
In for a case at this price. I’ll find a way around the odd bottle size
I’m in, this stuff is really good. Who cares about the bottle? Keep it in the bedroom and drink it.
@bolligra LOL…”keep it in the bedroom and drink it”!!! That has to be the quote of the day!
@bolligra
/giphy “keep it in the bedroom and drink it”
We’ve only (fairly) recently discovered that a dry rosé done in the provincial style can actually be good, so in for a case.
/giphy blonde-forceful-lunch
@TimW you’ve been missing out then…
We had a bottle from our local wine club in our cellar, I opened it up to see if it was a good as I remember. It is. Very reminiscent of Provençal style rosé at a great price. Bottle size be damned, I’m in for a case.