The Heritage Shiraz 2021 displays a deep brick red color and opens with intense aromas of smoky chocolate and subtle French oak. Full-bodied and complex, the palate bursts with rich chocolate, vanilla, and red berry flavors. A generous, rounded mid-palate offers classic McLaren Vale sweetness, concluding with a long, beautifully balanced finish.
 
Curtis Family Vineyards: Winemaking & CellaringCurtis Family Vineyards crafts this wine from a blend of estate-owned and premium McLaren Vale fruit, focusing on sub-regional complexity.
 
The Craft
Harvest: Handpicked in the morning and sorted to maintain whole berries for aromatic lift.
 
Fermentation: Following a cold soak for color and tannin stability, the fruit is fermented in small open vessels. Temperatures are kept at 18–20°C to preserve dark fruit aromatics.
 
Maturation: Aged for 36 months in 50% new French and American oak hogsheads. This extended period integrates oak character, refines texture, and builds sophisticated layers.Profile & PotentialThe result is an exceptional wine with a silky structure and remarkable depth, designed for significant longevity.
 
Aging Potential: 10 – 40 years

Type: Shiraz
Size: 750mL
Region: McLaren Vale
Current Vintage: 2021
Abv: 14.0%
Country: Australia
State: McLaren Vale-S. Australia
Brand Name: Curtis Family Vineyards
Food Match: Red Meat and Wild Game
Style: Dry, Full Bodied