Phillip Moraghan and his partner Jenni have been on a steep learning curve since they first planted their Curly Flat vineyard in Lancefield in the Macedon Ranges in 1991. In 2001 Curly Flat released their first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the 1998 vintage and with biodynamics now firmly on the agenda, these superb examples of cool-climate wines continue to improve with every vintage. PWS

This is a stunner: woodsy, rhubarb and sharp strawberry smelling, with more savoury prosciutto-like smells adding complexity. It’s long and succulent to close with fine, dry, building tannins and autumn leafy mouth aromas. TIM WHITE, The Age Magazine 2010

Curly Flat pinot noir has been on a steady rise but this is one out of the box. Jumps from the glass. Heady with perfume, strongly flavoured (for a pinot noir) and then keenly structured, and persistent, through the finish. This is a thrilling wine and inexpensive, in pinot noir terms, for the quality delivered. Quality cedary oak is laced through darkly cherried fruit flavour. Foresty elements. Earthen elements. Sappy elements. A stunning release. CAMPBELL MATTINSON, The Wine Front

Very exotic nose with immediate appeal. Already pretty complex. Lovely freshness and tension but strong mulberry flavours too. Great natural acidity. Heat early in the season. Second bottle: Even more vibrant nose. Real punchy racy stuff with lovely fruit and acidity. JANCIS ROBINSON, www.erobertparker.com

In the mainstream of the Curly Flat Pinot style; supple, velvety red fruits open the story, and persisting while complex spicy/foresty notes whisper in the background. Pleasure now or later. Screwcap. 13.5% alc. Drink 2016 Date Tasted Feb 09.
JAMES HALLIDAY, Australian Wine Companion