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Craiglee Chardonnay 2012
An evenly paced, smooth and generous chardonnay likely to develop pleasing complexity with time in the bottle. Its restrained aromas of citrusy fruit, melon and olive oil overlie subtle notes of creamy vanilla oak and dried herbs. Rather plush and peachy, its round, juicy palate extends with pleasing length, richness and smoothness towards a lingering finish of soft acidity, minerals and a hint of lemon sherbet.
Vintage
2012
Peak years to drink
2017 - 2020+
Jeremy's score
91 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Craiglee Chardonnay
Sunbury
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2014
$ Rel: 40
An evenly paced, smooth and generous chardonnay likely to develop pleasing complexity with time in the bottle. Its restrained aromas of citrusy fruit, melon and olive oil overlie subtle notes of creamy vanilla oak and dried herbs. Rather plush and peachy, its round, juicy palate extends with pleasing length, richness and smoothness towards a lingering finish of soft acidity, minerals and a hint of lemon sherbet.
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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