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 Wine Mingsha Shan Shiraz 2022
Shiraz fermented largely as whole berries with the inclusion of 1% fiano skins for ‘aromatic lift’; 12 months in old oak. It’s hard to know how much impact those fiano skins have made, but the nose has lift and cool refinement, which squares with the back label that asserts this shows the ‘lighter side’ of the region. The fruit notes are still dark with equally dark spice notes, but there’s no heaviness here, on nose or palate, with a grippy, grapey play to the tannins and a mid-weight feel and fresh finish.
Rating: 92 Points, Special value
Source: Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion

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