2018 Craiglee Shiraz

Highly Rated
An iconic Shiraz from the Sunbury region in Victoria. Primed for a long life in the cellar.
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In the 1860s, the Craiglee farm was under vine.

The site produced some highly acclaimed wines but like so many vineyards of old, when grapes ceased to be profitable, other forms of farming took their place.

Patrick and Dianne Carmody replanted their small farm in Sunbury in 1979. Their first commercial release was the 1980 vintage Shiraz. And, as they say, the rest was history.

Today the Craiglee Shiraz is one of the most collectable in Victoria. An old-world charm and finesse pulses through the wine's veins.

This wine is the cornerstone of many great cellars. And rightfully so, year after year this site delivers effortless Shiraz of class and purity with great longevity in the cellar.

Craiglee Shiraz is produced from entirely Estate grown fruit and made on site by winemaker, Pat Carmody.

Region: Sunbury, VIC
Blend: Shiraz (100%)
ABV: 14.00%
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96 Points - "There are some wines that are special and unique because they not dictated by fashion nor shareholders. More importantly, they have a strong sense of place. That’s Craiglee. Expect a taste of dark plums, cedary oak, pepper and spice, licorice and gum leaf. The palate is full bodied, with ripe, silky tannins hugging all the way through to a resounding finish. Stamped with Craiglee DNA." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 Points - "This is a good release, maybe not one of the greats, but still a lovely style. There’s fresh blackberry, roast beef, black pepper, some cedar oak and gum leaf, and a little dried flower perfume with a subtle rubbery reduction in play. It’s medium-bodied, savoury and bright in mainly black forest berries, supple grainy tannin, and a sort of black olive and tangy berry acidity on a long finish. Very good. A safe bet for the cellar, as ever." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

93 Points - "Deep youthful red-purple colour with a pungent milled peppercorn aroma, ripe fruit laced with sulfides; powerful and concentrated all round, with lashings of tannins —but ripe tannins, the finish chewy and gutsy. A touch of chocolate. Full-bodied and beautifully shaped." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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  • DN
    David N.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious

    An excellent, tasty wine. Eminently drinkable.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • AB
    Andrew B.
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    6 months ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A Shiraz to admire

    A beautifully balanced Shiraz. Generous fruit and a full dry finish. Drinking well now - but will probably improve over the next 2 - 5 years.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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