Crafted in honour of the generations of dedication and resilience that brought us to today, The Ancestor Shiraz is a heartfelt celebration of our roots.
Sourced from 80-year-old vines, the fruit is hand-picked, gently destemmed, and cold-soaked on skins for 14 days, followed by a slow 14-day fermentation—allowing for a gradual extraction of colour, fine tannins, and deep flavour.
The wine is then softly pressed and transferred to a blend of French and American oak barrels, where it matures for 24 months. During this time, it evolves into a beautifully layered and harmonious expression of craftsmanship.
The Ancestor Shiraz opens with enticing aromas of ripe red berries, vanilla, and coconut. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied experience rich with flavours of red berries, chocolate, spice, and coconut, balanced by sweet mid-palate notes and seamlessly integrated oak. The finish is long, smooth, and marked by silky tannins.
Curtis Ancestor McLaren Vale Shiraz
Deep dark purple
The nose exhibits aromas of ripe red berries and dark plum. Full bodied with a plump mouth feel texture the palate delivers rich flavours of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate and spice.Good depth and a well balanced finish.
Drink now to 25 years.
Curtis Family Vineyards sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers. The blend of individual vineyard and sub-regional characteristics is the key to the resulting style.
Wine was matured in oak barrels, ranging from new to 2 year oak. with a mixture of French and American oak.
ALC 14.0% / 750ml
