CRAIGLEE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018

Style: Savoury & Detailed

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 (and even better) over the past 10 years or so. JAMES HALLIDAY

Cabernet and Craiglee don¿t always fall off the tongue easily, but a shame for those who seek out only the shiraz accolades, cabernet is fiercely good in this vineyard.

This has that succulence, that glide and slippery glisten, sweet but (medium weight) dark fruited, blueberries and mulberries with brined black olives, mint, white pepper and brambles. It¿s effortless and mouth-watering, a refreshing expression of cabernet with a coolness and finesse. It slips along so merrily, quietly complex, that texture superb and the vitality up high. It¿s an absolute ripper. MIKE BENNIE

It¿s not all shiraz at Craiglee ¿ cabernet still features, even if it's losing ground. It would be a shame to disappear. This is good. Currants and cassis, menthol and licorice, very earthy ¿ almost a terracotta aroma ¿ and oodles of sweet cedary oak. Full bodied, with firm yet ripe tannins and definition across the palate. JANE FAULKNER, James Halliday¿s Wine Companion

Region: Sunbury, VICTORIA

Variety: Cabernet

ABV: 13%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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