Out of stock
Craiglee Shiraz 2006
Clearly made from marginally stressed fruit, this is an artfully created wine of balance and charm. Backed by spicy nuances of clove, cinnamon and star anise, its peppery fragrance of red berries, cherries and cedar/vanilla/bubblegum oak precedes a reserved, supple and dusty palate. Underpinned by fine tannins, with a licorice-like presence of slightly cooked fruit, itÕs long and elegant, if not for the long term.
Vintage
2006
Peak years to drink
2011 - 2014+
Jeremy's score
92 / 100
Seal type
Diam
Craiglee Shiraz
Sunbury
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 13.5
Clearly made from marginally stressed fruit, this is an artfully created wine of balance and charm. Backed by spicy nuances of clove, cinnamon and star anise, its peppery fragrance of red berries, cherries and cedar/vanilla/bubblegum oak precedes a reserved, supple and dusty palate. Underpinned by fine tannins, with a licorice-like presence of slightly cooked fruit, itÕs long and elegant, if not for the long term.
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+ |
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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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