2020 Craiglee Shiraz

95 pts
An iconic Shiraz from the Sunbury region in Victoria. Primed for a long life in the cellar.
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Description

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.

95 points
"Don’t be in a rush to drink this – let it unfurl and allow the heady aromas and flavours to reveal their true colours..."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

Jane Faulkner

Jane Faulkner

Halliday Wine Companion 95 Points

Don’t be in a rush to drink this – let it unfurl and allow the heady aromas and flavours to reveal their true colours. Dark, earthy with lots of wood smoke, licorice and new leather, plus no shortage of cedary oak, all in balance though. There are also dark plums, currants with herbs and spices in the Middle Eastern vein. It’s full-bodied, plush with ripe yet firm tannins and it lingers long.

Customer Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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2 reviews
  • DN
    David N.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Reviewing
    2018 Craiglee Shiraz
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious

    An excellent, tasty wine. Eminently drinkable.

  • AB
    Andrew B.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Reviewing
    2018 Craiglee Shiraz
    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.

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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Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Sunbury
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Iconic
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 95
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Screw Cap

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