Out of stock
Craiglee Chardonnay 2005
Juicy aromas of melon, nectarine, lemon rind and sweet, buttery and smoky vanilla oak are just slightly candied, with pleasingly pungent and slightly funky undertones of wheatmeal and reduction. Ripe and juicy, the palate is rich, round and buttery. Its long and persistent core of fruit finishes with savoury, nutty complexity, a refreshing acidity but with a slightly overt spirity warmth. Pleasingly balanced and generous, with some genuine pretensions to style.
Vintage
2005
Peak years to drink
2010 - 2013+
Jeremy's score
90 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Craiglee Chardonnay
Sunbury
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2014
$ Rel: 40
Juicy aromas of melon, nectarine, lemon rind and sweet, buttery and smoky vanilla oak are just slightly candied, with pleasingly pungent and slightly funky undertones of wheatmeal and reduction. Ripe and juicy, the palate is rich, round and buttery. Its long and persistent core of fruit finishes with savoury, nutty complexity, a refreshing acidity but with a slightly overt spirity warmth. Pleasingly balanced and generous, with some genuine pretensions to style.
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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