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Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2014

$49.99

SPECIAL DOZEN BUY. 97 points and included in Top Pinots for 2018 by James Halliday.

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Description

Situated in the cool climate of Victoria’s Macedon Ranges Curly Flat has long been regarded as one of Australia’s finest producers of Pinot Noir. Curly Flat owes its success to Phillip & Jeni Moraghan’s fanatical attention to the vineyard – one of the coolest grape growing regions in mainland Australia…perfectly suited to chardonnay and pinot noir.  Phillip is a big believer in not only terroir but the importance of the ‘hand of man” in looking after the vineyard – hence biodynamic practices and minimal additions in the winery. All this work in the vineyard reaps great rewards. Jancis Robinson MW (aka the queen of wine) is a big fan and James Halliday calls them “ the chardonnay and pinot noir superstar of Victoria’s Macedon Ranges”

A brooding nose of fruits both red and black that occupy the cherry spectrum in the main; hints of plum provide further intensity. A chorus of secondary characters ranging from exotic cacao spice to game meats all adding to the aromatic complexity.

The smaller berries of the vintage has led to more physical extract, but the fruit is up to the task…vibrant black cherry, red berries, earth, undergrowth, dark chocolate there are elements of both density and light as ample acidity shimmers throughout the densely flavoured profile providing a long textured finish.

With its density in fruit and structure, along with acid line, long term cellaring is clearly assured. Decanting is recommended to enhance present enjoyment as this wine will not be hurried but will reward the patient. One for the long haul cellaring well over 10-15 years.

97 points and included in top Pinot Noirs for 2018 in James Halliday’s 2018 Wine Companion“A pinot noir lit by a satin sheen of red berry fruits splayed across the mouth by juicy acidity and impeccably wrought tannins. Growing darker of fruit and broader of mid-drift as it opens, a lick of briar, wood smoke and truffle imbue a carnal edge to a shimmering, mellifluous finish. Delicious out of the gates, this pinot is a svelte, sumptuous glide across the senses.”

95 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front: “Always look forward to trying the latest Curly Flat Pinot Noir.  As indeed do a lot of people; it sits safely on the Most Anticipated List.

There’s plenty of richness here. Plenty of flow. And yet it’s varietal, fragrant, complex and savoury-slanted. We’re onto a good thing here. It takes spice and sews it through the mainstay of cherry plum, brushes smoky oak over dried herbs, and keeps cranberry/boysenberry characters for the finish, adding freshness and life to the overall sense of power. Mouthfeel is satiny; length is assured. Not a hair out of place. And plenty of excitement factor.”

RRP $68    **Only $49.99 a bottle when you buy a straight dozen of this wine**

Additional information

Producer

Curly Flat

Variety

Pinot Noir

Region or Country

Australia, Mt Macedon

Vintage

2013

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