"The chardonnay is barrel fermented, with generous flavours of melons and cashews associated with long lees contact. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It ages gracefully, its colour deepens, the flavours intensify, and it drinks well for up to 10 years."
Craiglee
"On the nose it has good concentration and is defined by classy use of oak, nectarine and yellow peach. The wine has real presence without heading down the buttery path and it is not all bones either. As it opens in the glass it shows terrific fruit expression alongside fine acid and cashew nut and spice complexity."
Moor Street Wines
"I tasted this current-release Craiglee Chardonnay alongside a couple from the museum " namely the 2005 and 1996 releases. The 1996 " as a 17 year old, sealed under cork " was thoroughly gorgeous. Craiglee chardonnay has a proven and repeated history of "not falling over". It's barrel fermented but it isn't allowed to go through malo.
It shows some cashewy oak but it's otherwise full of zip and length. It is what it is. Sweet peach, green melon, citrussy acidity. Line, balance, and length. If you're going to serve it now then allow it time to breathe " so that the oak has time to nestle down in the wine some more. Better still, pop it in the cellar for five years."
Wine Front, 23 May 2013.
Craiglee's Sunbury shiraz is better known, but don't ignore this chardonnay. Melon rind, citrus and mineral aromas have smooth peaty oak in the background. Flavour is intensely focused, and the finish is long and tangy-dry.
The Age Epicure, 2nd July 2013.
Country:
Australia
Region:
VIC- Sunbury
Variety:
Wine White - Chardonnay
Size:
750mL
