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’

Curly Flat coming to Grossi Florentino 22nd of July…

Curly Flat comes to Grossi Florentino Degustation Menu 22nd July, 4 courses, 7 wines – $160 p/person For BOOKINGS & Enquiries, call Grossi Florentino on  03 9662 1811 ___ SMOKED PETUNA OCEAN TROUT, Tapioca, Apple, Celery, Yarra Valley Caviar, Yuzu 2010 Curly Flat Chardonnay & 2011 Curly Flat Chardonnay ___  DUCK AND PORCINI TORTELLINI, Candied Pear … Continue reading Curly Flat coming to Grossi Florentino 22nd of July…

Chris Shanahan on our 2011 Williams Crossing releases…

Williams Crossing by Curly Flat Macedon Chardonnay 2011 $24 “Curly Flat makes some of Australia’s most exciting, complex chardonnays. The second label, Williams Crossing, comprises material declassified from the Curly Flat label. But even these “offcuts” have been completely barrel fermented and matured, with all the hands-on winemaking attention of its more expensive cellar mate. … Continue reading Chris Shanahan on our 2011 Williams Crossing releases…