Craiglee

5 Star Winery - Halliday Wine Companion
"Excellent" (Shiraz) - Langton's Fine Wine Classification IV

"One of Australia's great Shiraz producers, Pat Carmody carefully and quietly goes about his business crafting wines of wonderful balance, length and gentle power. The Shiraz is spicy and peppery with yummy squashed summer berry flavours and a savoury hint to finish; Cabernet is similarly impressive, with deep, ripe and concentrated cassis notes; and Chardonnay is complex and generous without being too blousy, as many Australian Chardonnays tend to be. Overlook this cellar door at your peril." - Ben Canaider

"A winery with a proud 19th-century record, Craiglee recommenced winemaking in 1976 after a prolonged hiatus. Produces one of the finest cool climate Shirazs in Australia, redolent of cherry, licorice and spice in the better (warmer) vintages, lighter-bodied in the cooler ones. Mature vines and improved viticulture have made the wines more consistent (except 2011) over the past 10 years or so." - James Halliday

  • Craiglee No 8 Sparkling Red

    Craiglee No 8 Sparkling Red

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    VERY FEW CAN MATCH THE EXEMPLARY SPARKLING SHIRAZ FROM CRAIGLEE

      "Pat Carmody has produced yet another fantastic Sparkling Shiraz. Production of these wines only occur every two years, with the previous No. 7 release being produced primarily from their 2015 Shiraz vintage, the No. 8 has been produced from...

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  • Craiglee Shiraz 2019

    Craiglee Shiraz 2019

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!

      "Another indulgent Shiraz from iconic winemaker Pat Carmody. Black fruits and spices are finely shaped by elements of cedar and florals. The palate delivers fulsome savouriness soft to the touch; beguiling and sturdy. - Wine House

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2021

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2021

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    GORGEOUS CHARDONNAY. EXUBERANT AND BRIGHT, FOR THOSE WHO WANT A CHARDONNAY WITH SOME FLESHY FLAVOUR

      "Bright pale lemon colour, nectarine and white peach with spices and cashew aromas.  Full flavoured palate with grapefruit and white stone fruits.  Oak supports generous fruit indicating time to age gracefully." - Craiglee  

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee No 8 Sparkling Shiraz N.V.

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee No 8 Sparkling Shiraz N.V.

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    VICTORIA'S SHIRAZ SPECIALIST HERE MAKES A SPARKLING VERSION PERFECT FOR THE WARMER MONTHS

      "2019 Shiraz wine was barrel aged and then underwent the methode champenoise. Liqueur was added to create a lighter, drier style which matches well with pork dishes and poultry for Christmas." - Craiglee    

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2018

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!

      "This is darker than expected, inky and rich, blackberries, plum, dried fig, salted liquorice and eucalypt-Aussie bush characters in the mix. Firm tannins swish through that supple blackness and the finish is all graphite and smoky spice...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Rose 2021

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Rose 2021

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    A ROSE WITH A COMPLEX AND REFINED INTENSITY, GREAT WITH FOOD!

      "We are delighted to release our new Rosé just in time for summer. Slightly pink, like pale lipstick. Floral with stonefruit, tangerine, dark roses, spices. Palate is medium bodied, red berry, dry, savoury. It’s a legitimate...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Sparkling Shiraz No 7

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Sparkling Shiraz No 7

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    VICTORIA'S SHIRAZ SPECIALIST HERE MAKES A SPARKLING VERSION PERFECT FOR THE WARMER MONTHS

      "Craiglee need no introduction for their Shiraz pedigree so we are very excited that Pat Carmody has released another very special Sparkling Shiraz.  In his usual modest style, Pat tells me he used 2015 Craiglee Shiraz, which was...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Viognier 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Viognier 2019

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!

    "You don’t often think ‘Craiglee’ and then have your mind rush to a straight viognier, but hey, it can happen. Serious stuff here too. What a wonderful place and estate Craiglee is. May Sunbury never overrun this incredibly...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Shiraz LTV 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Shiraz LTV 2013

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    Made with younger vines on the estate and including 2% Viognier in the blend, the 2013 Shiraz Viognier is a very different style from the Shiraz. It offers warm blackberry, black cherry, tar and licorice aromas over notes of black tea and fertile loam...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2020

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    GORGEOUS CHARDONNAY. EXUBERANT AND BRIGHT, FOR THOSE WHO WANT A CHARDONNAY WITH SOME FLESHY FLAVOUR

      Ripe citrus and stone fruits cascade this rounded and fleshy Chardonnay. It is decadent while still maintaining a crisp, lean style. It's made simply but is in no way shy, absolutely delicious.   "I don't think there's any secret to my...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2017

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    JUST A DROP OF VIOGNIER IN THIS SHIRAZ, ADDING FLORALS TO ITS RED FRUITED CORE

      "The Shiraz-Viognier is a lush medium red colour with spice and floral notes on the nose. The front palate is well rounded with a hint of sweetness (contributed by the Viognier), good length, pleasant mouthfeel and a fine tannin finish."...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Shiraz 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Shiraz 2017

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    WINE FRONT 94 POINTS! OZ WINE REVIEWS 94 POINTS!

      "Craiglee has one of the grand old sites for Australian wine, and the Carmodys are great people. The Shiraz from here, in particular, is always effortless, always endearing, and this Craiglee Shiraz 2017 is a little showcase of all that is...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2019

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    GORGEOUS CHARDONNAY. EXUBERANT AND BRIGHT, FOR THOSE WHO WANT A CHARDONNAY WITH SOME FLESHY FLAVOUR

        "I don't think there's any secret to my Chardonnay. They're relatively simply made wines. I pick 'em a bit riper than is fashionable. I don't let them go through malo, I don't lees stir much and they spend about 10 months in oak, around 20...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2016

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    "lush medium red colour with spice and floral notes on the nose. The front palate is well rounded with a hint of sweetness (contributed by the Viognier), good length, pleasant mouthfeel and a fine tannin finish."

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  • Craiglee Shiraz Viognier 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Shiraz Viognier 2008

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    "In customary Craiglee style this wine takes some time to reveal itself. I've had this bottle open for 24 hours and it's improved slowly throughout. It's peppery and dark cherried, slightly meaty and glycerol. There is some noticeable alcohol warmth but...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee Chardonnay 2018

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    JENI PORT 94 POINTS! WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!  "Owner/winemaker Pat Carmody keeps matters close to his chest, and so there are few details about how he approaches this wine. He's not into fancy, and neither is this tell-it-like-it-is chardonnay,...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Craiglee JADV Shiraz 2015

    Region: VIC- Sunbury

    Wine Front 94 Points! "If the LTV in 2012 was Little Touch of Viognier, or something like that, then this is Just A Drop (or Dash) of Viognier. Three percent viognier makes its way into the wine, and the wine was first seen in 2008 labelled as simply...

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