Dune Bonaire Rosé 12pk 2022
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.
Dune Bonaire Rose 2022
A portentous blend of carignan, sangiovese and shiraz. Mettle, perk and fruit, all in one. The wines at this address glimpse the future, with a creative, yet highly intuitive, meld of appropriate grape varieties. Sanguine sort of stuff. Pickled quince, Seville orange, musk and persimmon with a smattering of souk-like rosewater and tamarind. A rosé that is intense of flavour and built for the table. Pretty much any table.
Rating: 91 Points, Special Value
Source: Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion
Dune Bonaire Rose 2022
Carignan, Sangiovese and Shiraz. Quite pleasing to see a rosé of this style released with a little bottle age.
Bone dry, a little spicy, gentle oxidative character, red cherry, orange and a smattering of dried herb and rose petal. It has a nice crunch to it, even a little bit nutty, with a fine chalky finish of good length. Very stylish and quite adult in style.
Rating: 91 Points
Source: Gary Walsh, The Wine Front