Shiraz    2022

Limited Series

Limited Series Shiraz Wine from Curtis Family Vineyards, Mclaren Vale
96 PointsRay Jordan Wine Pilot
95 PointsVino Masters
94 PointsNed Goodwin MW
94 PointsKen Gargett Wine Pilot
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92 PointsCampbell Mattinson

Crafted in extremely small quantities, the Curtis Limited Series Shiraz Wine 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

2022

2022

Rich, dense, concentrated and powerful, yet there is a stylish, effortless understatement about this wine. On the nose, you get the typical intensity of dark berries and dark plum, with some slightly spicy notes. A little vanilla pod adds another layer. The palate is rich and dark, with a mix of cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate, complemented by a slightly earthy nuance. Beautifully composed and polished.
Ray Jordan Wine Pilot Score: 96/100 ★★★★★


Ripe, full-flavoured, and a food wine. Mocha, spice, coffee, chocolate. Big, juicy, and not shy about it. Deep crimson with a purple core. Blackberry, dark plum and black cherry, then dark currant, cracked pepper, liquorice and chocolate. Indian five-spice sitting in the top notes. Full and generous. Concentrated dark fruit, liquorice tannins, balanced acid. Oak for spice and savoury depth. High-line savoury finish of dark berry, pepper and mocha. Bold and built for the table. A ripe Vale Shiraz with dark currants, five-spice and liquorice tannins.
Vino Masters Score: 95/100 ★★★★★

This is a fine full-weighted Shiraz, bridling a contemporary freshness and deftness of touch, with a brooding core of dark fruit allusions. Forestry accents, dark cherry, bitumen, liquorice strap and cocoa nib are melded to a dab of sweet oak and cushy grape tannins. Finishes long and pliant.
Ned Goodwin MW Score: 94/100★★★★★

From 80-year-old vines, fermentation proceeded slowly over two weeks, before the wine spent a further three years maturing in French oak barrels, 60% of which were new. A dark blood red hue, this is generous, supple and approachable. The nose offers aromas of chocolate, tobacco leaves, cloves, blackcurrants, dried herbs and mulberries. The wine is of medium length, and is still delightfully fresh and well-focused, finishing with powdery tannins. It will continue to provide enjoyment for at least the next ten to fifteen years. This is a fine example of what McLaren Vale does so well.
Ken Gargett Wine Pilot Score: 94/100 ★★★★★

This tastes of resin, cream, saturated plums, mint and peppercorns. It’s McLaren Vale shiraz, laid on thick, dense and velvety at once. It’s bold with flavour and with texture, and then runs grainy tannin through the finish. If you like big, bold, fruit flavours and old school oak: this one is for you.
Campbell Mattinson Score: 92/100★★★★★

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

Before 2021

Before 2021

93 points – Patrick Eckel, Winereviewer.com.au
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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Curtis Limited Series Shiraz taste like?

    It shows intense dark fruit like blackberry and plum layered with spice, cocoa, and fine oak, finishing long with a rich, structured, and polished profile. The complexity builds as the wine opens.

  • What is the alcohol content of Limited Series Shiraz?

    It typically sits around 14%–14.5% ABV, giving it a full-bodied and powerful style suited for premium red wine lovers.

  • Is Limited Series Shiraz dry or slightly sweet?

    It is a dry wine, but the concentration of fruit gives a plush, rounded mouthfeel, making it feel smooth rather than sharp.

  • What makes this Shiraz “limited series”?

    It’s produced in very small quantities using hand-selected fruit from standout vintages, which means higher quality control, rarity, and a more refined expression.

  • How is this different from standard Shiraz wines?

    Compared to regular Shiraz, this wine offers greater depth, layered complexity, and a longer finish, thanks to its small-batch production and premium fruit selection.

  • Does this wine need decanting before serving?

    Yes—decanting for 30–60 minutes helps soften tannins and unlock its full aromatic complexity.

  • Can I drink this wine now or should I cellar it?

    You can enjoy it now with decanting, but it also has the structure to age and evolve over time, developing deeper complexity.

  • What is the ideal serving temperature for Limited Series Shiraz?

    Serve at around 16–18°C. Slight cooling helps maintain balance and highlight its structure.