Dune | McLaren Vale
The next generation of the Lloyd family (Coriole) planting their flag in the Vale.
A new project from brothers Duncan and Peter Lloyd, Dune Wines sees them step out from the shadow of Coriole wines. Sourcing fruit from a single vineyard in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale. Organic-in-conversion, this sandy vineyard has been completely re-imagined since being purchased by the brothers in 2009. Planting and grafting over southern Mediterranean varietals has seen them create a unique range of blends alongside some classic and SO2-free Shiraz.
2022 ATHABASCA CHENIN BLANC
Chenin Blanc from the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs. Fruit is harvested and pressed to tank, from the juice stage we use 30% pressings and a higher level of lees in the ferment. Dune ferment wild in tank and allow to naturally settle once fermentation is complete. The wine is then racked off heavy lees and transferred to French hogsheads for 6 months maturation.
The resulting wine displays clean fruit characters with a softly textured mid-palate with aromas of preserved lemon, camomile, white nectarine and jasmine flower. The palate has a soft creamy texture on entry with a mellow but persistent acidity. Flavours of ripe lemons, ginger, mandarin and red apples.
"Fresh and tangy citrus-driven aromas of Granny Smith, lemon verbena and lime peel. Clean and textural flavours with lemon and grapefruit, flanked by layers of fresh and oven-baked apples that build an appealing, fresh and creamy finish."
Selector Magazine, September 2023
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