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Duane Coates is one of the quiet achievers of the Australian Wine Scene ( Masters in Oenology and an MBA from Adelaide University & soon to become a Master of Wine). His winemaking philosophy is simple the highest quality fruit from sustainable vineyards ( some organic). harvest when properly ripe and a natural winemaking approach (minimal intervention wild yeasts. unfined. no additions of tannin. enzyme and acid). Huon Hooke said Every wine I ™ve tasted of McLaren Vale ™s Duane Coates has been excellent Highly impressive wines “ a style that bridges the gap between fruit driven Australian style and savoury complex wines of old world Europe. 14 days on skins. 18 months in 20% new French oak. Unfiltered. RRP $36
