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 El Beyda
El Beyda and is now a blend of Grenache Blanc (80%), Grenache Gris (10%) and Clairette (10%). The fruit is hand picked and spends a day in the press on skins. After which the juice is pressed into oak barrels for fermentation, where it stays on lees for six months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Honey, citrus and white peach on the nose, with flavours of ripe lemons, mandarin and spiced nougat. The palate is medium bodied with soft acidity and a savoury texture.
94 points - James Halliday, The Australian
Featured in James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2023 in the Weekend Australian
Featured in Max Allen's Top 20 Wines of 2023 in the Australian Financial Review
"Honey, fresh apricot and lime, some floral notes, peach Danish pastry. A glycerol feel though threaded with pear skin grip, quite nutty and saline, juicy white fleshed fruits with a savoury edge. Finish is good too, and the traction of light skinsy texture is really appealing. 93 points"
Gary Walsh, Winefront
"Touch of golden colour, very pretty, honeyed, orange-blossom aromas, lovely textural, grape-pulpy quality. Very satisfying drink. 17/20"
Max Allen, JancisRobinson.com
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