Shiraz    2021

Limited Series

Crafted in extremely small quantities, the Curtis Limited Series highlights the pinnacle of our winemaking artistry. These wines are bold, complex, and made from hand-selected fruit from exceptional vintages. Reserved for the true enthusiast, each bottle tells a story of rarity and distinction.


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AWARDS

2021

2021

Gold Medal – International Sommeliers Choice Awards
96 points – Sam Kim Wine Orbit
94 points – Mike Bennie, Wine Business Magazine
94 points – Ken Gargett, The Wine Pilot
94 points – Ray Jordan, The Wine Pilot

2020

2020

93 points – Patrick Eckel, Winereviewer.com.au

Before 2020

Before 2020

94 points – James Halliday Wine Companion (Vintage 2016)
94 points – James Halliday Wine Companion (Vintage 2015)
91 points – Patrick Eckel, Winereviewer.com.au (Vintage 2015)
4½ stars – Winestate Magazine, Wine of the Year (Vintage 2015)

WINEMAKING

80-year-old Shiraz vines planted on black sandy soil, part of an ancient river bed. 

Selectively picked in early morning hours at 14° Baume to preserve natural acidity and aromatic compounds. The fruit is gently destemmed and berry sorted. 7-day cold soak at 8°C , slowly fermented for 14 days in small open-top fermenters. Peak fermentation temperatures are held at 18°C with gentle pump overs with air twice daily. 

Aging 36 months in French oak barrels (60% new, 40% neutral). Malolactic fermentation is completed naturally in the barrel. 

Drinking beautifully now through 2045 

TASTING NOTE

The nose exhibits aromas of ripe blackberry and dark plum, followed by some licorice and confectionery notes.
Full-bodied and possessing a plump texture, the palate delivers rich, juicy flavours of ripe blackberry, dark chocolates, licorice and spice. Soft velvety tannins. Good depth with medium to long aftertaste of blackberry, dark chocolate and spice.

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