Craiglee Sparkling Red No. 8

Shiraz stalwart and long time favourite at the Cellars, Craiglee, has once again excelled with their latest release of Sparkling Red. A base wine of their 2019 estate Shiraz, the wine undergoes the methode traditionelle with the intent to produce a lighter, drier style of Sparkling Red. Gamey and supple in mouthfeel, this wine is a standard-bearer for the style.

"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

Country: Australia
Producer: Craiglee
Region: Sunbury