Henry Luiker

9.5

Far, far better (now) than the 2017, or 2020. Comparable to the Ravera. Big rose hit as soon as it opens. A bargain at $100 from Winestar. Only one, sadly. At home with Curly. — 2 months ago

Wulf Losee

9.3

2020 opened Feb 2023. Red raspberries nose. Silky and delicate. Red raspberries on front- — 3 years ago

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.4

One of my favorite roses’!!! — 5 years ago

Ben LaBolt

9.1

Nice surprise, very unique and drinkable — 5 years ago

with Leo

Brian

9.1

2020 vintage — 3 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Interesting wine. Jalapeño, sage, dark fruit, needs air. Needs food! Overall an interesting experience with a flawed wine. — 5 months ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.3

Curly Flat never fails to bring joy to my life. I recall tasting this vintage pre-release at the end of a long lunch on a brutally Victorian winter’s day just before Jeni kindly drove my partner and I to the airport (a story unto itself). I recall the striking vitality of the wine, a contrast to the perfumed ‘14 and more delicate, fine-boned ‘13. It’s no shy wallflower, for sure, with proper acid and structure and weight. That whole-bunch character comes through beautifully, without even a hint of unripe vegetal notes. This one coerces rather than seduces, but it’s nonetheless convincing. Happy to have another bottle or two stashed away, as there’s much more to come from this one. — 5 years ago

with Sam

Matthew Doty

8.9

2023 vintage. A nice NZ SB — 4 months ago

Sarah Oettel

9.3

Like stomping on strawberries in a field. — 3 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.3

It’s been a while between Curly pinots. Always a joy to open one, with fond memories attached along with the pleasure of the wine itself. Despite five years from vintage, this is still young and stern but elegant. Clear lines and structure, a spicy, cedary top note amongst red fruit and firm but soft tannins. Clean, I’d call it, plus whole bunch characters. Quality pinot undoubtedly, that should improve even more. — 4 years ago

with Sam