“A 3-tonne vineyard selection producing 244 dozen that was matured in 100% new French oak for 22 months. It has another dimension of intensity and length, its aromas and flavours linked to black cherry and forestry notes from 100% whole-bunch fermentation. Great Pinot.”
97 points, James Halliday
Wine Companion
“100% whole bunch, 100% new oak. A very special bottling of the fruit… Based on clones 114 and 115. Heady and gorgeous. Lots of fine tannin but great fruit.”
18 points, Jancis Robinson
jancisrobinson.com
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A different expression of Curly Flat Pinot Noir. Inspired by Domaine Dujac who employ high levels of whole bunch along with high levels of new oak.
Bouquet
Ethereal briary and undergrowth stem/spice characters charge the glass with an alluring perfume, leading the senses towards the powerful earthen, dark fruit core. Although 100% new oak is employed its impact is relegated to the background into a supportive role by force of fruit.
Palate
An initially powerful fruit wave courses the palate, riding on a raft of firming tannins which provide for great tension against the energetic acid line. Earth, charcuterie and dark chocolate surround black fruits to leave a long, textural finish that laps the shores of the palate memory.
Cellaring
The Curly’s robust structure more than suggests that many years lay ahead for this inaugural release. Whilst drinking well now expect an ideal drinking window around 2020-2025.
How is this drinking now?
Medium red brick hues, harmony of maturing plum fruits with Christmas spice and forest floor complexity. Sweet fronted palate meets a plush and savoury mid and back palate, shaped by silky tannins and gentle, flowing acidity. Beautifully mature. Drink 2020-2025.
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Curly Flat Vineyard
263 Collivers Road, Lancefield
Victoria 3435 Australia
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