Curator Wine Company Marananga Vineyard Shiraz 2021
The sub-region of Marananga now graces many a bottle of Barossa Valley Shiraz. Situated close to the centre of the Valley’s floor, the weather is
The sub-region of Marananga now graces many a bottle of Barossa Valley Shiraz. Situated close to the centre of the Valley’s floor, the weather is
Fresh lime juice, makrut lime leaf, and a glimmer of lemon rind are wrapped around a shot of slatey mineral drive that builds with air.
Reticent first off. Aromas of clotted cream, glimmers of menthol, an open woody note from quality oak, and oyster shell minerality. More weight than the
This opens all salty and creamy, with aromas redolent of those that waft from a platter of blinis. A swirl of the glass uncovers fresh
Fulsome and lifted aromas from first pour. A gorgeous melding of berry cake, chocolate sponge, earth, and ferrous complexity. It’s deep and alluring with pops
Green pepper corn, pastrami, game meat, a touch of twigginess, decaying leaves. Lovely autumnal charm and more about savouriness than fruit. Medium bodied palate, with
Quality maraschino cherry, gentle spice, a burst of fresh red rose. Incredibly high-toned and perfumed purity straight off. There’s a deeper side aching to come
A very interesting take on the classic Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blend with a little Chardonnay in the mix. It initially delivers nettles, hay
This 2022 Tempranillo is a controlled edition, gently fragrant cooked raspberry, plum skin, violets and spice – a fascinating expression with lovely youthful vibrancy to
This 2020 single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully poised and controlled, with a strong regional signature. Blackberry, blackcurrant and gravel aromas are topped by a
This 2022 shows fantastic definition and has an almost Leeuwin Estate shape. Pungent grapefruit, melon, nectarine fruits, dried flower spice with a blanket of tight,
This take no time, maybe a nano-second, to reveal its varietal personality. That scent: green apple, chamomile, lime, lime zest. It’s lean, clean and pure.
Hunter Valley watchers often refer to a modern winemaking take on the region’s two great varieties: Semillon and Shiraz. It’s fair to say that ‘modern’
What is the difference between the white and black label Curator Greenock Vineyard Shiraz? Winemaker, Tom White, explains: “The black label is the single barrel
According to the Barossa Old Vine Charter, the Neldner Vineyard planted in the mid-1950s is officially designated as old vine, fully mature with a root
Fits the definition of Barossa warmth and sweet-fruited abundance, so much so, the urge is to drink now and not wait. Fruit is on the
This wine raises the old question of when does a Pinot Grigio become a Pinot Gris? If you go by alcohol – 13.3% – then
Luminosa has cemented its spot on the very top branch of Margaret River Chardonnay releases. Consistency has become a by-word. The scent on the ’22
A blend of Tempranillo and Sangiovese – the Spanish and the Italian – which by any calculation is a powerful mix of personalities. It doesn’t
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