Rich Bluth

9.1

lots of life left, decanting helped a lot, wonderful wine, thx Steve — 2 days ago

Tim Watkins

8.9

Big fruit berry and jammy with some spice - a perfect accompaniment to a Christmas lamb leg! — 7 months ago

Jess

9.1

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of pear, apple white peach, nutmeg.
Dry. Flavors of apple, lemon, pear, white peach, white pepper, salty mineral finish.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 months ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.3

Curly Flat never fails to bring joy to my life. I recall tasting this vintage pre-release at the end of a long lunch on a brutally Victorian winter’s day just before Jeni kindly drove my partner and I to the airport (a story unto itself). I recall the striking vitality of the wine, a contrast to the perfumed ‘14 and more delicate, fine-boned ‘13. It’s no shy wallflower, for sure, with proper acid and structure and weight. That whole-bunch character comes through beautifully, without even a hint of unripe vegetal notes. This one coerces rather than seduces, but it’s nonetheless convincing. Happy to have another bottle or two stashed away, as there’s much more to come from this one. — 3 years ago

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Brian

9.1

2015 vintage — 3 months ago

Jonathan Wall

9.4

Rating refers to the last glass, which was the best. Our foul… upon opening it was almost a little thin and flat. But as we swirled it got better and better until there was quickly none left. Last glass had bramble, earth, caramel. Nice 1998! — 7 months ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.3

It’s been a while between Curly pinots. Always a joy to open one, with fond memories attached along with the pleasure of the wine itself. Despite five years from vintage, this is still young and stern but elegant. Clear lines and structure, a spicy, cedary top note amongst red fruit and firm but soft tannins. Clean, I’d call it, plus whole bunch characters. Quality pinot undoubtedly, that should improve even more. — 2 years ago

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Jess

9.2

Pale-medium, straw color.
Aromas of toasted brioche, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of lemon/lime, white peach, custard, buttered brioche. Rich & creamy.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 5 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Brief notes. Plum, spice and herbs. Green peppercorn. An excellent Barossa Shiraz from a good vintage. Turkey Flat has some ancient vines. — 8 months ago

Michael Herzig

9.1

Low expectations are everyone’s friendly and it is here too. I don’t recall how I came to own this wine, I expected something simple and flat. It is not. It has spine, it is much richer than I expected- more reminiscent, to me at least, of a Bordeaux like prieure lichine. I am quite surprised, in a good way. Have at it — 3 years ago