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Curtis Family Wines
Curtis Family Wines
Curtis Family Wines
Curtis Family Wines

 

 

 

“Each bottle crafted is a labour of love.”

 

 

Curtis Family Wines

Curtis Winery

Curtis Winery

Curtis Winery sits at the heart of the McLaren Vale region, surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking views. The boutique winery was established in 1973 by Claudio Curtis and houses ten hectares of vine onsite, producing ninety-nine wine varieties each year. For the Curtis family, love of the land and creating high-quality, flavourful wines connects each generation. It’s in the olive groves and vineyards of central Italy where this winery’s story truly begins. For generations, the Curtis family has produced remarkable wines and cultivated the land. Each bottle crafted is a labour of love, with the winemaking legacy threading the wisdom, dedication and lineage of the family together. Holding tradition close to the heart, the family boarded a ship from Italy to Australia.

The winery is rooted in tradition, connection and heritage, with knowledge passed down from parent to child. Now, the three children of Claudio Curtis carry the legacy built long before them, producing exceptional, handcrafted wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. Blending the old with the new, the winery seamlessly combines tradition with modern winemaking techniques in the journey to craft flavourful wines that delight the senses.

Passion for winemaking and viewing it as a work of artistry is what drives the Curtis family to create premium wines. With a range of exceptional, high-quality wines produced, Curtis Winery specialises in Shiraz, Chardonnay, Grenache and Durif, priding itself on excellence in every bottle. Tastings in the wine room is an experience in its own right. As loved ones gather and memories are shared, it’s these moments that are cherished forever. The tasting experience at Curtis Winery takes inspiration from Nonna’s table, where you’re invited to both experience and connect. Wine production isn’t about the beverage itself for this winery, it’s about connection. The dream carried on by Mark, Tom and Jenna Curtis is one that honours each generation before them, creating wines that are defined by expressive taste, timeless character and heritage.

Curtis Winery has been internationally recognised for exceptional wines, taking home three trophies from the Spring 2025 AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge; including Best Producer, Best Red Wine and Best Shiraz, additionally, the winery was recognised with gold medals at the London Wine Competition, the 2026 International Wine Challenge and the Asia International Wine Competition.

Tasting Notes

2022 Curtis Gladiator<br />
McLaren Vale Shiraz Curtis Winery
⇐ 2022 Curtis Gladiator McLaren Vale Shiraz

Impenetrable inky-purple with a narrow crimson rim. Rich blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate and savoury oak spice on the nose. The palate is a true powerhouse; dense, concentrated and opulent with rich black fruit, spice and serious tannin structure. Thirty-six months ageing in French and American Oak hogsheads, allows this Shiraz to exhibit outstanding depth and a long finish.

2022 Curtis Small Batch McLaren Vale Shiraz Curtis Winery
⇐ 2022 Curtis Small Batch McLaren Vale Shiraz

An impressive nose, welding a dab of reduction to great effect: violet, mace, bergamot and charcuterie, all bright, vital and pointed. The palate, mid-weighted of feel, glides across the mouth. There is nothing hard or brittle, just the right amount of fruit draped across a finely hewn structural corset. Curtis Winery expressed that this is by far the best suite of wines tasted from this address.
A revolution seems asunder.

2025 Curtis Small Batch<br />
Durif Curtis Winery
⇐ 2025 Curtis Small Batch Durif 

It’s powerfully expressed on the nose, showcasing black and purple fruit intensity, cake spice, vanilla, and roasted hazelnut aromas with a hint of cocoa. The palate is wonderfully weighted and plump, offering terrific intensity backed by a velvety texture and supple tannins, making it hugely appealing.

2022 Pasha McLaren Vale<br />
Shiraz Curtis Winery
⇐ 2022 Pasha McLaren Vale Shiraz

Another large-framed wine from this ascendant address, more taut, structurally integrated and savoury than the other richer expressions among the suite. A cornucopia of red and blue fruits, doused with liquorice root, is framed by a good lick of cedar-bourbon oak, melding effortlessly with a spout of freshness. A lilt of violet and kirsch is ladled across a lengthy finish, portending of what’s to come for those with patience.

VISITOR’S GUIDE

Getting There
1 Martins Road,
McLaren Vale ​

Contact Details
Mobile: 0485 856 995
Email: connect@curtisfamilyvineyards.com
Website: www.curtisfamilyvineyards.com

Cellar Door
By appointment only

Restaurant
No

Weddings & Functions
Weddings, birthdays and conventions up to 250 people.

Accommodation
No

Additional Features
Guided tasting experience, winery tour, barrel tastings, exclusive wine club offers.