Dunites Wine Co.Oliver's Vineyards Chardonnay San Luis Obispo Coast 2023

Dunites ist heute einer der beeindruckendsten aufstrebenden Erzeuger in Kalifornien. Ein Ehepaar von Freigeistern und Tüftlern, die ihren Weg mit Weinen gefunden haben, die man heute gerne als „Naturwein“ bezeichnet, die ihre Klasse aber erst durch viel Arbeit und Erfahrung erreichen.

The 2023 Chardonnay Oliver's Vineyard is a beautiful representation of the site and region, opening with a fragrant bouquet of green orchard fruit and tropical citrus lifted by jasmine top notes with a creamy backdrop. Seamless and vibrant in texture, it moves into a layered, even-keeled finish that melds saline energy with an elegantly rich undercurrent, all rendered with admirable purity. This is already showing quite well and should see out its 10th birthday in style.

The 2024 Riesling Calcaire Rosacker Grand Cru comes from five different parcels within the site, varying in the mix of Triassic limestone and clay. Tenderest smoke lays itself on an already calm, citric smoothness. Slight orange blossom and Navel orange juiciness seep in, sinking deep into the cool, cool soil. Tender saltiness and juiciness make the mouth water; everything is here and everything is elegant. This exudes calm and quietude and is elegance itself. (Bone-dry)The 2023 Chardonnay Oliver's comes from a vineyard in Edna Valley owned and farmed by the Talley family. Pure, salty and crystalline, the 2023 flows across the palate with energy and ease. Clay in the soil lends weight to the coastal-influenced, citrusy green apple character. There's an almost oily feel to this, but without any heft.