Curtis Cavaliere McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

Of Italian extraction (and proud of it) the Curtis family has been growing grapes and making wine in McLaren Vale since 1973, having come to Australia in 1953. The surname is believed to derive from Curtius, a noble and wealthy Roman Empire family (hence the Roman helmet depicted on its labels). Ther Cavaliere range is a tribute to Luigi Curtis who won the prestigious Cavaliere Medaglia d’Oro award for military service in World War I. “This is gorgeously perfumed on the nose with blackberry, potpourri, cocoa and roasted hazelnut aromas, leading to an opulent palate that's packed with succulent fruit flavours and spicy nuances. Plump and weighty with a sustained plush finish.95pts” (Sam Kim Wine Obit). “…plenty of power and concentration with firm tannins and excellent length.” “A very fine McLaren Vale Shiraz from a superb vintage” (winepilot). Scores of 95pts and 94pts among others back this up.