A special series wine from a prominent McLaren Vale winery isn’t something that’s easy to get our hands on. And we mean, sometimes this stuff can’t even be picked up when you bang on the doors of wineries themselves. So, safe to say we were jumping for joy to land this beauty from Curtis. Intensely dense, which sounds just as smooth as it drinks. Heightened aromas of blackcurrant and black cherries waft enticingly from the decanter, which help to open this to its full potential. The oak influence is superbly balanced, helping to lift the marked quality of the fruit and give this beauty the longevity it deserves. Sometimes you say we spoil you mofos, and we’re starting to think that you’re right.

This Barossa shiraz speaks of the powerful Barossa terroir and the master crafters who made it. It’s powerful and opulent, but maintains a certain grace that keeps everything in balance. There’s no surprises here with the flavour profile, an expression of blackberry, plum, chocolate, spices and cedar from the use of 30% new French oak. With a little bit of age up its sleeve, this is drinking beautifully now and will continue to do so for more than a decade to come.

This is deeply marked by black fruit; blackcurrants, dark cherries, black cherries. All of the rich fruit is accented by tobacco and cedar notes, and a distinct bit of char and mocha. Structured, imposing, full, and dense. Harmonious, perfectly poised, and brilliantly balanced. This is seriously good cabernet from a family that makes incredible wines.