Craiglee Shiraz
Sunbury
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 13.5
Very reserved and restrained, this youthful shiraz should build considerable depth and perfume. Scented with dusty, floral and faintly peppery aromas of small black and blue berries knit with gentle cedary oak, itÕs long and supple. Already showing a light meaty, savoury aspect, its lively presence of small berries and dark plums is supported by a firmish but pliant spine and finishes with a bright acidity. All it needs is time.
Last Date Tasted: 8/07/2015
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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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2013
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92 | 17.9 | 2025-2033  | |
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2012
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94 | 18.4 | 2024-2032+ | |
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2011
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90 | 17.0 | 2016-2019  | |
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2010
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96 | 18.9 | 2022-2030+ | |
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2009
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94 | 18.3 | 2017-2021+ | |
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2008
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95 | 18.8 | 2020-2028+ | |
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2007
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93 | 18.0 | 2015-2019+ | |
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2006
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92 | 17.7 | 2011-2014+ | |
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2005
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91 | 17.4 | 2013-2017+ | |
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2004
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93 | 18.0 | 2012-2016 | |
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2003
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92 | 17.7 | 2011-2015 | |
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2002
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94 | 18.5 | 2010-2014 | |
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2001
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93 | 18.2 | 2009-2013 | |
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2000
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95 | 18.8 | 2012-2020 | |
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1999
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92 | 17.8 | 2007-2011+ | |
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1998
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93 | 18.2 | 2006-2010+ | |
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1997
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93 | 18.1 | 2009-2017+ | |
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1996
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94 | 18.5 | 2008-2016 | |
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1995
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86 | 15.7 | 2003-2007 | |
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1994
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92 | 17.7 | 2006-2014 | |
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1993
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89 | 16.8 | 2001-2005+ | |
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1992
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95 | 18.7 | 2004-2012 | |
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1991
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95 | 18.6 | 2003-2011+ | |
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1990
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93 | 18.2 | 2002-2010 | |
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1989
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89 | 16.7 | 1997-2003 | |
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1988
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93 | 18.2 | 2000-2008+ | |
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1987
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93 | 18.0 | 1999-2007 | |
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1986
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91 | 17.6 | 1998-2006 | |
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1985
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91 | 17.4 | 1997-2005 | |
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1984
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89 | 16.8 | 1992-1996+ | |
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1983
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89 | 16.7 | 1991-1995+ | |
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1982
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86 | 15.8 | 1987-1990 | |
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1981
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80 | 14.5 | 1983-1986 | |
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1980
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89 | 16.7 | 1988-1992+ |
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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