Love Pinot Noir and all things porcine? Well get down to Wine: Swine: Melbourne!

A great opportunity has presented itself for you to look at a snap shot of the world of wine, in one afternoon.  Sunday the 11th of October from 5.30 pm join us at The Malthouse Theatre along with over 100 artisan wines from our shores, NZ and Europe. Delicious porky snacks will be served to keep … Continue reading Love Pinot Noir and all things porcine? Well get down to Wine: Swine: Melbourne!

A new year begins…

As the new year begins, the path leading to our 2015 harvest has now entered its eighth month.  Each vintage starts from the commencement of pruning, as this is where the template for the harvest is (literally) laid down.  Since the completion of pruning, budburst began on the 11th of September, which is later than … Continue reading A new year begins…

2011 ‘The Curly’ Pinot Noir – Chene De Beaux Monts Barrels

For the 2011 vintage we we’re given a special opportunity to acquire barrels all sourced from one 400 year old French oak tree from the forests of Northern France.  Sadly, the tree had to be felled for structural reasons after some particularly bad weather, so at least it was being put to good use. Needless to … Continue reading 2011 ‘The Curly’ Pinot Noir – Chene De Beaux Monts Barrels

Curly Flat in James Halliday’s ‘Wineries of the Month’

As there are so many great cellar doors to visit these days, to make it a little easier, each month James Halliday suggests one of his top 5 star rated wineries from each state that he thinks is really worth making the effort to visit, and of course taste! Link to JH website: http://www.winecompanion.com.au/wineries/wineries-of-the-month We’re happy to … Continue reading Curly Flat in James Halliday’s ‘Wineries of the Month’