“Curly Flat has a unique style to their Chardonnay that embraces new oak, the inclusion of a portion of wine that goes through malo and extended time on lees. It’s this layered approach that gives such interest to the wine. It begins with a satisfying nose of brioche, wood smoke, nectarine and almond before the palate exerts itself with a tautness of acidity that all the other elements oscillate around, white peach is the primary focus with some citrus flare in the background. The finish has a saturation of oak induced spice that melds masterfully with the fruit.”
95 points, Patrick Eckel
Wine Reviewer
“A beautifully pure, precise and crystalline expression of the Macedon Ranges, the earliest harvest in history has done nothing to disrupt its clean, vibrant purity, cut with lime and lemon juice and almost ripe white peach. Retention of the majority of malic acidity makes for a racy finish of ground glass minerality and long, focused, zesty persistance.”
94 points, Tyson Stelzer
Wine Business Magazine
“Not only is this an outstanding example of cool-climate chardonnay, it also offers quite spectacular value when compared alongside village Burgundy, for instance. Power and elegance co-exist happily here with a brisk citrus zing and more restrained peachy notes. This is a wine with delightful architecture and plenty of length, allied to tension and poise. It’s main strength, however, is that it is downright delicious.”
Wine of the Week, Winsor Dobbin
winsordobbin.com.au
Our truly cool climate ensures an sublime, yet complex expression of Chardonnay that speaks with purity of time and place.
Bouquet
A complex nose of bakers spice and white florals, struck match and sea spray salinity. Notes of lemon curd, preserved lime and fresh fig form a nose that is rich yet delicate.
Palate
Powerfully elegant citrus driven palate, with grapefruit leading the charge. Seamless structure and mineral acidity provide elegant undercarriage and length to the immediately satisfying front and mid palate.
Cellaring
Drinking very well now, rewards await cellaring over the next five to ten years.
How is this drinking now?
A warmer year has brought richer results, leaving the drinker none the poorer. Cascades of rich peach and citrus are made taut via rippling acidity bringing refreshing resolve to the powerful front palate. Drink 2020-2026.
Harvest date | 3rd - 11th March 2016 |
Clones used | P58, I1V01, I1V03 & I1V05 |
Rootstock | Own roots, Teleki 5C & Kober 5bb |
Vine age | 16 to 23 years |
Trellis | Lyre & Geneva Double Curtain |
Soil type | Volcanic Basalt |
Fruit Handling | Whole bunch pressed |
pH | 3.22 |
Titratable acidity g/L | 7.2 |
Malic acidity g/L | 1.8g/L |
Baume / Alcohol | 13.6% |
Yeast | Inoculated |
Malolactic fermentation | 20% |
New | 37% |
Second fill | 25% |
Third fill | 38% |
Maturation | 18 |
Fining / filtration | Crossflow |
Available formats | 375ml, 750ml & 1.5lts |
Available | Online & our cellar door |
Friday to Monday and public holidays (excluding Christmas Day)
12 – 5pm
We encourage visitors on other days, please call ahead of time to confirm someone will be available to see you.
Curly Flat
263 Collivers Road, Lancefield
Victoria 3435 Australia
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263 Collivers Road, Lancefield, Victoria
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