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Craiglee Chardonnay 2003
A juicy, rather oily and smoky chardonnay with pungent aromas of nectarine, peaches and cumquat over nuances of wheatmeal and vanilla oak. Rather forward and advanced, its buttery expression of figs and cumquat finish with some alcoholic warmth and a hint of green cashew. A well-made effort from a challengingly hot and dry vintage, lacking its customary tightness and shape, and ready to drink much earlier than usual.
Vintage
2003
Peak years to drink
2005 - 2008+
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Craiglee Chardonnay
Sunbury
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2014
$ Rel: 40
A juicy, rather oily and smoky chardonnay with pungent aromas of nectarine, peaches and cumquat over nuances of wheatmeal and vanilla oak. Rather forward and advanced, its buttery expression of figs and cumquat finish with some alcoholic warmth and a hint of green cashew. A well-made effort from a challengingly hot and dry vintage, lacking its customary tightness and shape, and ready to drink much earlier than usual.
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:
Email:
