2024 Dune Tirari

Negroamaro, Touriga and Mataro working together here to create a soft, savoury and smashable red. Modern McLaren Vale!
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
6 Reviews

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Description

Dune continues to offer up some of the best bang for your buck in McLaren Vale, and here again, the Lloyd brothers have created a medium-bodied red that’s juicy, characterful, and seriously easy to love.

The Tirari is a unique blend of Negroamaro, Touriga, and Mataro, with just a dash of Grenache (5%). The result is a wine that feels perfectly balanced between juicy fruit and savoury depth. Sourced from their organic Blewitt Springs vineyard, this blend speaks to the Vale’s future—varieties that thrive in the warmth while delivering freshness and elegance.

It smells of wild berries, dried herbs, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it’s plump and supple, with bright red fruit, a touch of earthiness, and fine, chewy tannins that lead to a savoury, moreish finish. It’s the kind of wine that begs for food—think woodfired pizza or chargrilled meats—but it’s just as good on its own for a casual midweek pour.

Dune is all about crafting wines that are fun, approachable, and seriously high-quality, and the 2024 Tirari is no exception. A wine with personality, versatility, and a glimpse into McLaren Vale’s bright future.

94 points
"Savoury and spicy, with preserved black cherry, dried olive, black plum skin, panforte spicing, chinotto, star anise, and umeboshi. Modest in weight, and from varieties that can be fulsome and gruff, this is elegant and food-friendly, with a fine line of tannin and a fanning of cherry-scented fruitfulness marking the finish. This is also excellent chilled. Lovely."
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 points – "40/30/30% Negroamaro/Mataro/Touriga Nacional; harvested on the same day and co-fermented; matured in seasoned French oak for six months. Savoury and spicy, with preserved black cherry, dried olive, black plum skin, panforte spicing, chinotto, star anise, and umeboshi. Modest in weight, and from varieties that can be fulsome and gruff, this is elegant and food-friendly, with a fine line of tannin and a fanning of cherry-scented fruitfulness marking the finish. This is also excellent chilled. Lovely." – Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
6 reviews
  • DP
    Dan P.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Reviewing
    2022 Dune Tirari
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A great easy drinking red

    Dune consistently delivers across the range - if you haven't tried one yet recommend you do.

    Really interesting taste and finish

  • VB
    Vince B.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Reviewing
    2022 Dune Tirari
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Savoury little number

    Interesting and savoury blend - would be great with a slight chill in summer

  • MR
    Michael R.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Reviewing
    2022 Dune Tirari
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Smart Mediterranean

    Gulpable blend of Negroamaro, Touriga and Mataro. Cherries, anise and a slight pleasant bitterness.

Our 2024 DUNE Tirari is a vibrant medium bodied red. It is made from touriga, mataro and negroamaro with a dash of grenache (approx 5% grenache with the remaining 95% made up of approx equal parts of the other three varieties).

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Negroamaro
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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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.

Duncan and Peter Lloyd in the Dune vineyard - McLaren Vale, SA Dune

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