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Craiglee Shiraz 2012
Tasted just after bottling, this delicate but complete and evenly ripened shiraz has a subtle but deeply scented perfume of raspberries, cassis, black pepper and five spice underpinned by subtle notes of creamy vanilla oak. ItÕs long and gentle, with a smooth, finely crafted palate whose rather fragile presence of pristine cassis, raspberry and redcurrant flavour reveals nuances of dark plum and cedary oak. Underpinned by fine, supple tannins, itÕs likely to build considerably, appearing to have what it takes to be a worthy follow-up to the stunning 2010 vintage.
Vintage
2012
Year to Drink
2024 - 2032+
Jeremy’s score
94 / 100
Seal Type
Screw top
Craiglee Shiraz
Sunbury
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 13.5
Tasted just after bottling, this delicate but complete and evenly ripened shiraz has a subtle but deeply scented perfume of raspberries, cassis, black pepper and five spice underpinned by subtle notes of creamy vanilla oak. ItÕs long and gentle, with a smooth, finely crafted palate whose rather fragile presence of pristine cassis, raspberry and redcurrant flavour reveals nuances of dark plum and cedary oak. Underpinned by fine, supple tannins, itÕs likely to build considerably, appearing to have what it takes to be a worthy follow-up to the stunning 2010 vintage.
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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