CURTIS SMALL BATCH MCLAREN VALE GRENACHE SHIRAZ
This Small Batch Grenache Shiraz is the perfect blend creating a medium to full-bodied plush palate. Displaying bright & vibrant red fruit characters with hints of spice.
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The Grenache fruit was selectively handpicked from 120-year-old bush vines.
Gently destemmed and cold-soaked for 14 days.
Slowly Fermented for a further 14 days then gently pressed into a mixture of new and 2-year-old French Oak barrels.
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The Shiraz was selectively handpicked from 80-year-old vines.
Gently destemmed and cold-soaked for 14 days.
Slowly Fermented for a further 14 days then gently pressed into a mixture of new and
2-year-old American Oak barrels.
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96 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2021
96 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2019
95 points - Australian Wine Showcase - Vintage 2021
95 points - Andy Lloyd - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2021
94 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot- Vintage 2021
93 points - John Clark - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2021
93 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot- Vintage 2020
92 points - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot- Vintage 2021
93 points - Melbourne International Wine Competition - Vintage 2020
Silver Medal - Melbourne International Wine Competition - Vintage 2020
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CURTIS SMALL BATCH MCLAREN VALE
EARLY RELEASE GRENACHE
This Small Batch Grenache is An early release grenache. bright fruit characters bursting out of your glass.
Perfect for those balmy summer nights.
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The Grenache fruit was selectively handpicked from 120-year-old bush vines.
Gently destemmed and cold-soaked for 14 days.
Slowly Fermented for a further 14 days then gently pressed into stainless steel tanks.
96 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2022
95 points - Wine Showcase Magazine - Vintage 2022
95 points - Huon Hooke The Real Review - Vintage 2021
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2021
93 points - John Clark - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2022
93 points - Andy Lloyd - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2022
93 points - Melbourne International Wine Competition - Vintage 2022
93 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot - Vintage 2022
93 points - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot - Vintage 2022
Silver Medal - Melbourne International Wine Competition - Vintage 2022
CURTIS SMALL BATCH
MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ
This Small Batch Shiraz displays a full-bodied plush palate with bright & vibrant red fruit characters with hints of spice. Silky tannin finish and great balance.
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The Shiraz was selectively handpicked from 80-year-old vines.
Gently destemmed and cold-soaked for 14 days.
Slowly Fermented for a further 14 days then gently pressed into a mixture of new and 2-year-old American Oak barrels.
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96 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2021
96 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2019
94 points - Andy Lloyd - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2021
94 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot - Vintage 2021
93 points - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot - Vintage 2021
93 points - Wine Showcase Magazine - Vintage 2021
93 points - John Clark - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2021
92 points - Gabrielle Poy - The Real Review - Vintage 2021
92 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot- Vintage 2019
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CURTIS SMALL BATCH
SOUTH AUSTRALIA DURIF
This Small Batch Shiraz displays a full-bodied plush palate with bright & vibrant berry fruits including black cherry, blueberry, raspberry, and mulberries with hints of spice.
Silky tannin finish and great balance.
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The Durif or Petite Sirah is loved for its deeply colored wines with rich black fruit flavors and bold tannins. The grape is related to Shiraz / Syrah and the rare ancient French grape, Peloursin.
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Gently destemmed and cold-soaked for 14 days.
Slowly Fermented for a further 14 days then gently pressed into a mixture of new and 2-year-old American Oak barrels.
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Gold Medal - AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge - Vintage 2021
Gold Medal - Melbourne International Wine Competition - Vintage 2021
94 points - Melbourne International Wine Competition - Vintage 2021
94 points - Andy Lloyd - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2021
93 points - John Clark - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2021
93 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2021
93 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot- Vintage 2021
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CURTIS SMALL BATCH MCLAREN VALE RIESLING
This Small Batch Riesling displays bright & vibrant plush palate, Lime, lemon and green apple characters burst out of the glass. Nice rounded mouthfell that finishes with great balance.
Gently destemmed and pressed straight away, cold-soaked for 7 days so solids drop out of the juice.
Slowly Fermented for a further 14 days then racked off of solids.
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93 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2022
91 points - Andy Lloyd - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2022
90 points - John Clark - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2022
90 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot- Vintage 2022
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