Curtis Family Vineyards

Curtis Family Vineyards The Curtis Family Vineyards are established just west of the McLaren Vale township. Open by appointment

Curtis Winery offers an exceptional wine tasting experience in the heart of McLaren Vale . Our family-owned winery combines traditional winemaking techniques with modern innovation to craft premium wines that reflect the unique terroir of our vineyards. Visit our tasting room to sample our award-winning varietals while enjoying stunning vineyard views. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or casual si

pper, our knowledgeable staff will guide you through a memorable tasting journey. We also host private events, wine club memberships, and seasonal celebrations.

29/05/2026

Every parcel resets the system. ⚙️🍇

Conveyor. Fingers. Rollers.

Then the juggling starts—speed up here, adjust there—until everything flows just right.

The goal is simple: clean fruit, minimal disruption, pure expression into the ferment.

When it’s dialed in, the tank tells you immediately—smooth, even, almost like a layer of black caviar across the surface.

That’s when you know the fruit is protected.

Throwback to November 2017. Who needs a gym membership when you’re building a winery? 💪All hands on deck getting the con...
28/05/2026

Throwback to November 2017. Who needs a gym membership when you’re building a winery? 💪

All hands on deck getting the concrete pad ready for the new winery build.

The mission:

✔️ carry endless sheets of rio mesh
✔️ squeeze them through the canopy
✔️ position everything perfectly
✔️ survive long enough for the first concrete pour

The deck went down in two stages — front half… then back half.

A lot of hard work.

A lot of dust.

Probably a few sore backs.

Worth it? We'd say so. 🍷

26/05/2026

Normally… we wouldn’t do this. 👀
Usually, once the press is done, you empty everything out, pull the skins, clean up… then start again from scratch.

But same grower. Same parcel. Same fruit.
So we’re taking a little vintage shortcut.

Dropping another fermenter straight on top of what’s already in the press.
And here’s the interesting part…

This third parcel might actually end up tasting *better.*

Why? Because it filters down through skins that have already been pressed — picking up extra character on the way through.
Vintage is full of moments like this.

A bit of science. A bit of instinct. A bit of “this could be brilliant…” 🍷

20/05/2026

A little side project with big potential. 🍇

This small batch Grenache came from sandy soils that drained beautifully after the rain. It started light—but after just one day, the color is already deepening into something special.

Not sure what it will become yet… but it’s shaping up to be something truly delicious.

18/05/2026

In the winery, your ears matter just as much as your eyes. 🍇

Every sound tells a story—the juice pump firing, the press running, the flow moving as it should. If something sounds off, it usually is.

Miss one signal, and you could lose weeks of hard work in seconds. This is the part no one sees—but it’s everything.

From above, it’s more than rows of vines.Every line you see is years of care, planning, and patience.This is where each ...
15/05/2026

From above, it’s more than rows of vines.

Every line you see is years of care, planning, and patience.
This is where each vintage begins — shaped by land, light, and season.

🏆 Best Shiraz + Trophy Winner AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2026 @.at
15/05/2026

🏆 Best Shiraz + Trophy Winner
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2026 @.at

Proud to share that Curtis Family Vineyards has been named one of The Real Review's Top Wineries of Australia 2026.
13/05/2026

Proud to share that Curtis Family Vineyards has been named one of The Real Review's Top Wineries of Australia 2026.

11/05/2026

Old school winemaking in action. 🍇

This Grenache ferment forms a cap overnight—skins rising, juice sitting below.

To keep everything balanced, we manually punch it down, breaking the cap and keeping the skins wet to prevent spoilage.

It’s physical work, but it’s where control, care, and craft really show.

08/05/2026

Meet “The Beast.” 💪🍇

Our new pump is living up to the name—powering through fermentations faster than anything we’ve used before.

It may be a bit awkward to handle (for now), but when it comes to performance… it gets the job done.

This vintage just got a serious upgrade.

Address

1 Martins Road
McLaren Vale, SA
5171

Telephone

+61439800484

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Curtis Family Vineyards posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Curtis Family Vineyards:

Shortcuts

Share

Category