{"product_id":"dunites-pinot-noir-san-luis-obispo-county-ca-2023","title":"Dunites - Pinot Noir - San Luis Obispo County, CA - 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eTens, Elegant. Olivey, Yet Deeply Fruited. A lovely bright wine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e===\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFERMENTATION\nGrapes were hand harvested with an average of 26% whole bunches retained. Fermentation took place by native yeast with no addition of SO2. A combination of gentle pumpovers and punchdowns were performed until the fermentation was complete and the must was basket pressed. Malolactic conversion was by native bacteria.\nÉLEVAGE\nAged 8 months in neutral French oak barrels prior to bottling unfined \u0026amp; unfiltered. Minimal effective SO2 added prior to bottling.\nPALATE\nJuicy and approachable. This SLO Coast Pinot Noir is loaded with fresh fruit flavors and juicy mouthfeel that finishes clean with moderate acidity. The lower alcohol keeps this wine light on its feet relative to how much flavor it has.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e===\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDunites Wine Company \n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are a small wine brand named after an eclectic group of 1930s metropolitan refugees known as the Dunites who settled in the beach dunes of San Luis Obispo county. This group proudly described themselves as a collection of free thinkers, artists, nudists, and poets. Together they shared meals, cohabited a mutual gathering space, philosophized, dissented, and generally allowed one another to live and express themselves freely outside of the cultural norms of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration for this project from the remote beauty of the coastal dunes and the progressive ambition of the Dunites to aspire towards a clear goal; to produce pure and elegant wines that respect the coastal influence of vineyard sites located on the uplifted seafloor and ancient sand dunes of the SLO Coast. Combining diverse vineyard sites with traditional techniques in the cellar allow for these small production wines to express the distinct characteristics of their sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a husband - wife team who combine our experiences to craft these wines. Together we have worked for over a dozen wineries and vineyards around the world where the people, cultures, and wines have influenced our approach to growing and making wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we are not dogmatic, we try to adhere to the following guidelines when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole cluster inclusion of varying percentages for aromatic complexity, freshness, and structure\u003cbr\u003eMinimal use of sulfur and vinification without sulfites lead towards competition between different yeasts and bacteria\u003cbr\u003eGentle extraction by pigeage (foot treading!) to release juice from the berries without breaking the seeds and stems\u003cbr\u003eAgeing the wine on healthy lees for protection from oxygen and to promote a smooth, seamless mouthfeel\u003cbr\u003eMaturation in neutral oak barrels to showcase the great vineyards we work with\u003cbr\u003eBottling without fining or filtration to not remove anything from the wine. Plus, if we have done our job well then these steps are unnecessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, they should be delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Satellite SB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46165658829051,"sku":"00075459","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/3655\/6193\/files\/5aadecc8b5edc716263d82f86b4b2397.jpg?v=1718830377","url":"https:\/\/satellitesb.com\/products\/dunites-pinot-noir-san-luis-obispo-county-ca-2023","provider":"Satellite SB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}