2024 Dunites 'SLO Coast' Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast, USA Aston Charles brought it back —

Charles brought it back — determined to vinify it himself

This is the powerhouse wine of the domaine

and a lengthy finish that will make you want to keep going back

he extended the family’s holdings to 8 hectares and worked tirelessly to reintroduce the obscure native varietal Limniona which was nearly extinct due to the phylloxara epidemic 80 years prior

2024 Dunites 'SLO Coast' Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast, USA Aston Charles brought it back —Pinot Noir Vineyard Area: From various sites on the San Luis Obispo Coast Soil: Varying soil types consisting of sand, shale and loam Vinification: Grapes were hand harvested with an average of 20% 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