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.
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.
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.
Drink now to 25 years.
Curtis Family Vineyards sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers. The blend of individual vineyard and sub-regional characteristics is the key to the resulting style.
ALC 14.0% / 750mlGold Medal - London Wine Competiton - Vintage 2021
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