94pts Vino Masters, 93pts Sam Kim, 93pts Wine Showcase Magazine
Alcohol %
13
Closure
Screwcap
Size
750 mL
Biodynamic
No
Why We Chose This Wine
A light, crisp palate offering apple, lemon and honeysuckle supported by grilled nuts and vanilla. Dig further and you'll see pear and citrus zest. Bright acidity here too.
Curtis have been making wine in McLaren Vale since 1973. The family history in winemaking stretches back to Italy where in 1499 Paolo Curtis was charged by the Cardinal de Medici with looking after the papal lands around Cervaro, including the establishment of vineyards and olive groves. The family still farms in the area today. Part of the family moved to Australia and began making wine in McLaren Vale in the 1970s. They draw on some serious old vine resources, with Shiraz plantings 60 years of age and Grenache vines a century old in the mix and forming the backbone of the wines we stock from them.
If you are a fan of Rhone grapes/wines then I have just the one for you. Coming in at AUS $30, $27 if you are smart enough to head to winedirect.com.au! The Schwarz GSM is UBER drinkable. 2017 wasn't the best vintage in Barossa but what the guys have done at the Schwarz company is a wine that you would think came from one of the better vintages! You get notes of soft red fruit, violet, mulberries, and licorice too alongside juicy tannins, perfectly balanced acidity, and a touch of oak. With ratings of 94 points from both Huon Hooke & Nick Butler, it's defo a great drop.
