2016 Dune Blewitt Springs Shiraz
McLaren Vale, SA
Spot-on medium-bodied McLaren Vale Shiraz full of fruit and life.
$25.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
The Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale typically producers a softer, more approachable style of Shiraz.
Brothers Duncan and Peter Lloyd are making the most of the regional characteristics here to deliver a McLaren Vale Shiraz that can be enjoyed immediately, as opposed to the more hulking full-bodied styles that look best with a few years under the belt.
This is made with very little interference from the boys. The fruit quality of the stellar 2016 vintage doing all the work.
It's a ripe yet easy drinking Shiraz which will be very difficult to put down.
About Dune
Duncan and Peter Lloyd are the latest generation of Lloyds (of Coriole fame) to make wine in McLaren Vale.
Growing up immersed in the hotbed of food and wine culture that is McLaren Vale, the boys have now partnered up to start their own wine project with a stunning vineyard in Blewitt Springs as the centrepiece.
The grapes are farmed organically, the wines are made with a gentle touch, but rather than let the 'minimal intervention' philosophy hem them in with dogma, the boys are free to tinker and blend as they see fit.
These are fantastic, energetic wines that have set a cracking pace with only a few vintages under the brand's belt. Keep your eyes peeled for what's next for the brothers Lloyd.
McLaren Vale, SA
From The Producer
Whilst McLaren Vale is not a large region it is geologically diverse. The Blewit Springs sub-region is known for deep sandy soils on yellow clays. Shiraz typically ripens later here than other parts of McLaren Vale and displays different characteristics.
The sandy soils typically produce shiraz of lifted dark fruit, floral and meaty notes, the tannin is fine yet chalky and the wines are often medium bodied rather than full.
Blend : Shiraz (100%)
Closure : Screw cap
Drink Until : 2024
Bottle Size : 750ml
McLaren Vale, SA
Critic Reviews
That waft of blue fruit and sweet cocoa bean tells you straight away you're looking at something from McV. It's even paced, all about star anise and chocolate. Fine sandy tannins and a moreishness to taste. Drinkability is way up there. Pitch-perfect. A Shiraz that you will reach for another bottle of without hesitation. - Different Drop Wine Team
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