2025 Dune Tenere Chenin Blanc

Dune's exploration of 'alternative' McLaren Vale continues with this juicy, sun-soaked Chenin Blanc!
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Dune’s Ténéré is all about pushing boundaries. It’s made mostly from old-vine Chenin Blanc planted in 1950 on deep Blewitt Springs sand – a vineyard that’s seen plenty of sun and wind but still gives fruit with natural freshness and grip.

The fruit is destemmed straight into open fermenters and left to ferment on skins. Once it’s done, the cap stays covered for an extended soak before pressing to old French hogsheads, where it rests for about six months. No fining, no filtration – just raw texture and detail.

The result is cloudy in the glass and full of character. Aromas of preserved lemon, peach skin and almonds lead into a savoury, waxy palate that feels both salty and chalky at once. It’s structured more like a light red than a typical white, built for the table and best shared with food.

Terrific value from Dune as always.

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    smashable natty reasonably neutral. quality, there is better but quaff it up

DUNE TÉNÉRÉ is about exploring different winemaking techniques to make a wine with texture, phenolics and flavour complexity. We use primarily Chenin Blanc from a neighbouring property in Blewitt Springs planted in 1950 and grown on sand.

Once the fruit is picked, it is destemmed and straight to an open fermenter to complete its fermentation on skins. Once the fermentation is complete we cover the ferment and leave it on skins for an extended period before pressing to barrel. We age TÉNÉRÉ in used French hogsheads for approximately 6 months before bottling. TÉNÉRÉ is bottled with no fining and no filtration, hence the wine will have a cloudy appearance.

Aromas of peach skin, preserved lemons, brine and almond. The palate is defined by the waxy texture and fine chalky tannin which makes it a very interesting food wine. The palate has plenty of pears, lemon barley, saline and tonic like finish.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Amber
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
Closure Screw Cap

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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