Curator Wine Co. Marananga Shiraz 2022 (6 Bottles) Barossa Valley, SA 96 Points

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Belonging to the original Curator range, this wine was created to be reflect the differences in our Barossa vineyard locations and their unique micro climates. Handpicked from the best of our five Shiraz plots on our home vineyard, small amount of whole bunches (10%) are utilised to increased complexity, depth of flavour and aromatics. Fermented long and slow, then pressed into only French oak 20% new where it completes Malolactic ferment naturally and then remains in the same barrels for a further 18 months before bottling.

This shiraz is known for its sumptuous offering; the wonderfully lifted bouquet of blackberry, blueberry compote, vanilla and cedar characters with a lovely spicy undertone. It’s intensely fruited with rich texture showing off what this region can achieve. It craves some air to open up which is an increasing trait in our house style as we constantly refine and improve what we strive to achieve.

Bottled unfined and unfiltered and is Vegan friendly.

96 points James Suckling – The more elegant counterpart to its Seppeltsfield sibling, with scents of lilacs, dried lavender, kelp and blue fruit. This is a gorgeous expression, showcasing how Barossa and elegance are not mutually exclusive. Despite the full body, the exquisitely rendered tannins show authority and tension, giving one the impression of floral grace. A long, sumptuous finish. Not a thing out of place. Gorgeous wine.

95 points Halliday Wine Companion

94 points The Wine Front – This is very good. Juicy, substantial and intricately well structured. Boysenberry into redcurrant and sweet plum; peppercorns into dark chocolate, pan juices and orange. It’s both a succulent wine and an exotic one. The finesse of the tannin is the clincher. Campbell Mattinson

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About Us

“The Curator Wine Co was established in 2012 and is located on the western side of Barossa Valley, in the sub-region of Marananga.

The property is 30 acres in size, with 22 acres of vineyard was first established in the late 1980’s. Within this Barossa Valley estate are eight individual blocks, each with unique soil profiles, including quartzite, blondstone, ironstone, alluvial clay loam, sandy loam over clay, and black crackling clay. All of which contribute to the distinctive composition of the grapes produced from these vines.

Winemaker and proprietor, Thomas White, is passionate about curating individual wines from each block to show the differences in soil profiles, rootstock, and vine age. The end goal is to make wines that reflect their site through minimal handling and intervention.

Although passionate about Marananga and his estate, Thomas also believes in profiling the greater Barossa, sourcing small parcels of grapes from selected older vineyards in Vine Vale, Greenock, Hallet Valley, Stone Well and Gomersal.

Curator Wine Co wines are hand harvested, wild fermented, and basket pressed into French oak from selected Cooperages. Applying traditional winemaking techniques, these wines are made in minimalistic style without fining or filtration creating dark, flavoursome and juicy wines with a smooth balanced finish.

Tastings by appointment only at our Curator Gallery. Please call 0411 861 604 or email us to make an appointment to try our wines.

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