Dunites is a small wine company named after a group of metropolitan refugees (a collection of free thinkers, artists, nudists and poets known as Dunites) from the 1930's who settled on the Oceano dunes of San Luis Obispo County, living as their own independent community. The husband-and-wife team of Tyler and Rachel Eck aim to produce transparent wines that respect the coastal influence of vineyard sites on the SLO coast. By using whole cluster vinification, minimal amounts of sulfur, native yeast fermentation, gentle extraction methods, lees aging, neutral oak maturation and bottling without fining or filtration, Dunites are making some of the most remarkable wines in all California.

The Cuvée Windward is crisp and elegant offering an enticing bouquet of citrus-washed orchard and tropical fruits with light floral notes. The palate is bright with a perfect balance of vibrant acidity and creamy roundness that leads to a long-lasting finish which displays incredible freshness and pure fruit flavor. An excellent seafood pairing... try with pan-seared scallops, flounder stuffed with crabmeat or broiled lobster tails.