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Craiglee Chardonnay 2008
Evolving quite quickly towards an more complex and viscous style, this rather individual chardonnay has a waxy, floral and slightly meaty bouquet whose melon and citrusy fruit reveal nutty, leesy undertones. ItÕs round and generous, with a creamy, almost oily palate finishing with toasty, buttery notes and a moderate length of flavour.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2010 - 2013
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Craiglee Chardonnay
Sunbury
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2014
$ Rel: 40
Evolving quite quickly towards an more complex and viscous style, this rather individual chardonnay has a waxy, floral and slightly meaty bouquet whose melon and citrusy fruit reveal nutty, leesy undertones. ItÕs round and generous, with a creamy, almost oily palate finishing with toasty, buttery notes and a moderate length of flavour.
Last Date Tasted: 5/05/2017
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2014
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91 | 17.6 | 2019-2022+  |
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2013
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91 | 17.4 | 2018-2021+ |
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2012
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91 | 17.5 | 2017-2020+ |
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2011
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92 | 17.9 | 2016-2019+ |
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2010
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88 | 16.5 | 2012-2105+  |
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2009
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94 | 18.5 | 2014-2017 |
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2008
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88 | 16.6 | 2010-2013 |
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2007
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87 | 16.0 | 2009-2012 |
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2006
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87 | 16.0 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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90 | 17.2 | 2010-2013+ |
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2004
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89 | 16.7 | 2006-2009 |
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2003
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88 | 16.5 | 2005-2008+ |
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2002
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93 | 18.2 | 2007-2010+ |
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2001
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89 | 16.8 | 2003-2006+ |
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2000
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90 | 17.2 | 2008-2012 |
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1999
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90 | 17.0 | 2001-2004 |
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1998
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80 | 14.5 | 1999-2000 |
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1997
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90 | 17.0 | 2002-2005 |
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1996
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89 | 16.9 | 2004-2008 |
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1995
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91 | 17.5 | 2000-2003 |
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1994
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93 | 18.2 | 2002-2006 |
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1993
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92 | 17.7 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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91 | 17.5 | 2000-2004 |
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1991
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94 | 18.5 | 1993-1996 |
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1990
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93 | 18.0 | 1995-1998 |
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1989
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87 | 16.0 | 1990-1991 |
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1988
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88 | 16.5 | 1993-1996 |
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1987
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88 | 16.5 | 1995-1999+ |
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1985
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88 | 16.6 | 1993-1997+ |
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Winery
Craiglee
Craiglee is a tiny vineyard sited on rolling hills and pasture country on the edge of Sunbury. It’s an historic property, with an ancient gravity-fed bluestone winery and cellars that could easily be deployed again if a posse of health bureaucrats suddenly saw the light. Its vineyard is principally planted to shiraz, traditionally making a heady, spicy wine of peppery style and rare elegance. The 2010 Shiraz continues to be one of my favourite Australian wines. Unusually for such a small maker, Craiglee also keeps good stocks of back vintage releases, for which it asks very reasonable prices.
Chief Executive(s):
Patrick Carmody
Winemaker:
Patrick Carmody
Viticulturist:
Patrick Carmody
White Wines
Address:
Sunbury Road , Sunbury , Victoria 3429 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
1 day, Sun 11am - 4pm, otherwise by appointment
Principal Wine Region:
Sunbury
Telephone:
(03) 9744 4489
Facsimile:
(03) 9744 4489
Website:
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