Meet SLO's coolest couple in wine: Dunites Wine Co

By Robyn Montes | September 12, 2025

Meet SLO's coolest couple in wine: Dunites Wine Co

With decades of combined experience in the wine industry around the world, their mission begins with the land. Tyler and Rachel Eck focus intensely on organic farming, honoring the coastal influence on their vineyards, which are planted on ancient sea floors and sand dunes.

Their small-production wines are among the highest quality in the region. The name Dunites pays tribute to the settlers of the 1930s, who valued community while embracing individuality, living outside the cultural norms of the time. In a similar spirit, their winemaking approach stands out in the region.