2022 Daosa Piccadilly Valley Rose

Daosa has carved out a serious reputation for sparkling in the Adelaide Hills, and this Rosé shows exactly why. Sourced from high-altitude sites across the Piccadilly Valley, it’s a blend led by Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir with a touch of Chardonnay in the mix. The fruit’s all hand-picked and handled with precision, following the full traditional method - whole-bunch pressed, fermented in both tank and barrel, and aged for nearly two years on lees before disgorgement.

It’s got that pale, salmon-pink colour and fine bead you’d hope for, but what stands out is the attention to detail. There’s texture, energy, and just the right amount of savoury grip to keep things interesting. A low dosage of 6g/L keeps it dry and focused, and you can tell it’s built with both refreshment and depth in mind.

This is a proper Adelaide Hills sparkling that doesn’t feel the need to mimic Champagne - it does its own thing and does it well. Crack it now or let it sit for a few more years to see where it goes.

96 points
"Frisky sparkling of great energy, immense character, light savouriness and expressive mineral charm... Wonderful stuff."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points
"Powerful palate with red cherry, cured meat and red spices... Great length with vinous character. Phenomenal match for powerful dishes."
- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)

95 points
"Pale tangelo hue with macerated Alpine strawberries, bayberry, rambutans, gala apple skin and ruby grapefruit citrus.. Perfect with saffron and shellfish risotto or solo."
- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)

94 points
"Excellent texture with soft bubble, umami and mushroom notes, saline mineral tones, almond biscuit and spice... Complex, tasty, and impressive."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)