Huon Hooke: “powerful, concentrated wine”

CREATING CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN WINES

Author: Huon Hooke
Source: The Saturday Age
Date: 1 December 2018

DAOSA Natural Réserve

Dominant pinot noir character with a touch of coconutty oak; this is a powerful, concentrated wine that finishes very dry.

Categories: DAOSA, DAOSA Natural Réserve, DAOSA Natural Réserve (2016 tirage), Reviews

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