2016 Craiglee Shiraz 750ml

Overview

The 2016 Craiglee Vineyard Shiraz is an elegant cool-climate Australian red wine from the historic Craiglee estate in Sunbury, Victoria. Produced from estate-grown Shiraz, this 750ml release combines dark cherry and blackberry fruit with black pepper, savoury spice and refined tannins. Awarded 95 points by The Wine Front and 92 points by Huon Hooke, this medium-bodied Victorian Shiraz offers distinctive character, freshness and impressive ageing potential.

Critic Reviews

95/100 — The Wine Front
Tasted June 2020

92/100 — Huon Hooke, The Real Review
“The palate is lean and tensioned, taut and compact, the finish tapered but lingering.”
Tasted 14 August 2020

James Suckling
“The palate holds a supple and plush feel with elegantly fine, long tannins that maintain focus.”
Tasted July 2021

Vineyard & Winemaking

Craiglee Shiraz is produced from estate-grown fruit at the historic Craiglee vineyard in Sunbury, northwest of Melbourne. The original vineyard was established in 1863, with Patrick Carmody replanting vines on the site in 1976.

The estate follows a traditional, site-focused approach to winemaking, with grapes hand-harvested and vinified on the property. Craiglee's cool-climate conditions contribute to the wine's distinctive peppery aromatics, freshness and structured character.

About the Producer

Craiglee Vineyard was established in 1863 by James Stewart Johnston, who constructed a gravity-fed bluestone winery at Sunbury. The estate's historic 1872 Hermitage demonstrated the remarkable longevity of Shiraz grown on this distinctive Victorian site.

Patrick Carmody revived the vineyard in 1976 and produced his first wine in 1979. Together with Dianne Carmody, he continues the family-run estate's commitment to traditional craftsmanship, sustainable vineyard practices and wines that express the character of Craiglee.

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