{"title":"New Release: 2024 Bieville Chablis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: Raleway; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; letter-spacing: .75pt;\"\u003eProducer Spotlight: Craiglee Shiraz of Sunbury Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; letter-spacing: .75pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #ff0400; letter-spacing: .75pt;\"\u003eMuseum Release Magnums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1d1d1d; letter-spacing: .75pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can enjoy now, I mean really enjoy it; or keep it for 100 years, if history repeats itself! Jane Faulkner of The Wine Commpanion said:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If he can’t make great shiraz, then we should all shut up shop. He’s only been doing so at Craiglee for, oh, about 40-plus years. There's a DNA imprint to this, with a whorl of dark fruit, warm spices shot through, cedary oak and wafts of red roses. Very savoury though, fuller bodied with archetypal Craiglee tannins supple, shapely and ripe. Yes, a lovely wine made by a legend.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine de Bieville Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 AC Chablis\u003cbr\u003eOffer: $59 | Magnum: $129\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 45-hectare Domaine was planted by Jean-Jacques Moreau in the 1970s as he purchased many small farmlets on the famous, and is now owned by Louis and Anne Moreau, who farm it with great care (ceased using all pesticides and ploughing between rows instead of spraying). It’s one of the largest contiguous parcels in Burgundy and is planted on a south\/southeast-facing slope. Its orientation and soils are very similar to some of the best Premier Cru vineyards. As the vines have aged (50 years old now), the fruit character has evolved to include a more definite mark of the chalky, limestone minerality for which Chablis is famous, and 2024 is a cool and classic year emphasising this.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eToday the wine has everything, from minerality and snappy acidity to weight and rich stone fruit notes. It’s a complex and beautiful expression of this old-vine site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Font de Courtedune \"Le Mourre\" Vieilles Vignes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$52  | Offer $39 | $37 in 12-Packs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Light, fresh raspberry aromas, with a touch of cherry. Fresh and precise. Only medium-bodied, this is very drinkable. A light mineral touch brings further freshness to the finish, which is surprisingly long for a Côtes-du-Rhône. Not overly fat or heavy. Grown around the house on sandy soils, 60-year-old vines on average. This is a steal - a delicious Côtes-du-Rhône.”  - Decanter Magazine\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCourtedune is less than 2km from the legendary Ch. Rayas, the superstar of heady, classy, powerful, rose-petal and raspberry-fruited southern Rhones. Courtedune vines are on the same Courthezon sandy soils and even this 2023 Cotes du Rhone exhibits some impressive characteristics reminiscent of Rayas. This wine is generously flavoured, fully fruited and silky soft - but not too soft! It also has exotic incenses notes and a sweet, musky Arabian sook-like nuance. As Decanter magazine says above, it’s a steal!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-louis-moreau-bieville-chablis-750ml","title":"2024 Louis Moreau Bieville Chablis 750Ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 45-hectare Domaine was planted by Jean-Jacques Moreau in the 1970s, and is now owned by Louis and Anne Moreau, who farm it with great care. They have stopped using all pesticides and started ploughing between rows instead of spraying. It’s one of the largest contiguous parcels in Burgundy and is planted on a south\/southeast-facing slope. Its orientation and soils are very similar to some of the best Premier Cru vineyards. Now that the vines have reached the 45-year mark, the quality is rising. As the plants have aged, the fruit character has evolved to include a more definite mark of the chalky, limestone minerality for which Chablis is famous. Today the wine has everything, from minerality and snappy acidity to weight and rich stone fruit notes. It’s a complex and beautiful expression of this old-vine site.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--15588982915181__main\" class=\"shopify-section product-section\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"container section-template--15588982915181__main-padding\" id=\"MainProduct-template--15588982915181__main\" data-section=\"template--15588982915181__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__outer product__outer--desktop-order product__outer--mobile-order\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__media-wrapper product__media-thumbnail slider-pagiantion-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"tasting-notes tasting-notes--hide-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-notes__content\"\u003eThe 2024 is a shining example of the classic Chardonnay-based white wines from the region, opffering generous fruit despite a very challenging vintage for the AOC. On the nose, delicate aromas of white flowers, green apple, and citrus dance together, inviting you to take a sip. The pale golden color hints at the freshness and brightness of the wine. On the palate, flavors of crisp-but-ripening green apple, lemon zest, and a subtle minerality mingle harmoniously, leaving a refreshing and lingering finish. This vintage showcases the perfect balance between the vibrant acidity and the rich texture, making it a versatile pairing for a variety of dishes. Enjoy this wine chilled and savor each sip as it transports you to the rolling hills of the Chablis region in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--15588982915181__product_highlights_C4a9aY\" class=\"shopify-section product-highlights-section\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44240961700020,"sku":"23LMRBVLCB750","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/MOREAULOUISBIEVILLECHABLIS750MLBOTTLE_2cc5e30c-e308-463f-bc59-d222ae2b4f2b.jpg?v=1712723278"},{"product_id":"2024-louis-moreau-bieville-chablis-magnum","title":"2024 Louis Moreau Bieville Chablis MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN-MAGNUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 45-hectare Domaine was planted by Jean-Jacques Moreau in the 1970s, and is now owned by Louis and Anne Moreau, who farm it with great care. They have stopped using all pesticides and started ploughing between rows instead of spraying. It’s one of the largest contiguous parcels in Burgundy and is planted on a south\/southeast-facing slope. Its orientation and soils are very similar to some of the best Premier Cru vineyards. Now that the vines have reached the 45-year mark, the quality is rising. As the plants have aged, the fruit character has evolved to include a more definite mark of the chalky, limestone minerality for which Chablis is famous. Today the wine has everything, from minerality and snappy acidity to weight and rich stone fruit notes. It’s a complex and beautiful expression of this old-vine site.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--15588982915181__main\" class=\"shopify-section product-section\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"container section-template--15588982915181__main-padding\" id=\"MainProduct-template--15588982915181__main\" data-section=\"template--15588982915181__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__outer product__outer--desktop-order product__outer--mobile-order\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__media-wrapper product__media-thumbnail slider-pagiantion-bullet\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"tasting-notes tasting-notes--hide-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-notes__content\"\u003eThe 2024 is a shining example of the classic Chardonnay-based white wines from the region, opffering generous fruit despite a very challenging vintage for the AOC. On the nose, delicate aromas of white flowers, green apple, and citrus dance together, inviting you to take a sip. The pale golden color hints at the freshness and brightness of the wine. On the palate, flavors of crisp-but-ripening green apple, lemon zest, and a subtle minerality mingle harmoniously, leaving a refreshing and lingering finish. This vintage showcases the perfect balance between the vibrant acidity and the rich texture, making it a versatile pairing for a variety of dishes. Enjoy this wine chilled and savor each sip as it transports you to the rolling hills of the Chablis region in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--15588982915181__product_highlights_C4a9aY\" class=\"shopify-section product-highlights-section\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44240963043508,"sku":"23LMRBVLCB750","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/MOREAULOUISBIEVILLECHABLIS750MLBOTTLE_2cc5e30c-e308-463f-bc59-d222ae2b4f2b.jpg?v=1712723278"},{"product_id":"2023-font-de-courtedune-le-mourre-vieilles-vignes","title":"2023 Font de Courtedune \"Le Mourre\" Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Light, fresh raspberry aromas, with a touch of cherry. Fresh and precise. Only medium-bodied, this is very drinkable. A light mineral touch brings further freshness to the finish, which is surprisingly long for a Côtes-du-Rhône. Not overly fat or heavy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrown around the house on sandy soils, 60-year-old vines on average. This is a steal - a delicious Côtes-du-Rhône.” Decanter\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCourtedune is less than 2km from the legendary Ch. Rayas, the superstar of heady, classy, powerful, rose-petal and raspberry fruited southern Rhones. Courtedune vines are on the same Courthezon sandy soils and even the Cotes du Rhone exhibits some impressive characteristics reminiscent of Rayas. This wine is generously flavoured, fully fruited and silky soft, but not too soft! As Decanter magazine says above, it’s a steal!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241405804724,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/2023_Font_de_Courtedune_Le_Mourre_Vieilles_Vignes.png?v=1780626323"},{"product_id":"2016-craiglee-shiraz-1500ml-magnum","title":"2016 Craiglee Shiraz 1500ml Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If Pat Carmody can’t make great shiraz, then we should all shut up shop. He’s only been doing so at Craiglee for, oh, about 40-plus years. There's a DNA imprint to this, with a whorl of dark fruit, warm spices shot through, cedary oak and wafts of red roses. Very savoury though, fuller bodied with archetypal Craiglee tannins supple, shapely and ripe. Yes, a lovely wine made by a legend.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI had the pleasure of tasting 1981 and 1984 Craiglee Shiraz recently and they were stunning. Wines that never started out as massive, but have an inner strength and elegance that makes them almost bulletproof. I can see that this 2021, I’m tasting as I write this, will easily age as long as those, or longer if you want. Really, I don’t think I have seen a better young Craiglee. I called winemaker Pat Carmody to get his opinion, and he said, “I’m really happy with this one, it was a ripe vintage like ‘15 and ‘19, and I’m sure that it will last like that ’84 with that “effortless” character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e'21 has a little more tannin \/ tightness than normal, and it will take some time before the fruit starts lengthening trough the palate, and it will be a keeper.” In his humble and seemingly relaxed way (although I know he has a burning desire to create greatness) he says “I’m pleased it shows Craiglee at its best, I just do what I do, and it seems to take care of itself.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine, although Pat says it’s tight, it does have a “creamy”, plump, red fruited richness and suppleness, along with a pervasive nuanced spice, ripe fruit and green \/ white pepper character that “brands” it as a fine Craiglee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers, Randall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraiglee is one of Australia's finest producers, but constantly flies under the radar. A great thing for fans and those in the know, as it has resulted in some of Australia's finest wine remaining somewhat available, and more importantly, incredibly reasonably priced. Vines were first planted at Craiglee in 1863, and the 1872 \"Hermitage\" (shiraz) was immortalised by various awards at a prestigious international wine competiton in Vienna. The winery fell defunct in the Depression, but bottles of the 1872 survived on their reputation to be opened in 1972. John Brown Sr (of Brown Brothers) was so impressed by the hundred-year-old wine that he convinced a young Pat Carmody, an agricultural science student working his family farm on the site of the old Craiglee vineyard, to replant vines at the site. Fast-forward to today, and Pat is still making wine from estate-grown, hand-picked fruit in the same bluestone winery built over 150 years ago. If one is looking for a definitive example of Victorian shiraz, look no further. A Cornas or Hermitage of the same pedigree would be frighteningly expensive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241406263476,"sku":null,"price":174.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/products\/Craiglee-shiraz.jpg?v=1752125157"},{"product_id":"2017-craiglee-shiraz-1500ml-magnum","title":"2017 Craiglee Shiraz 1500ml Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If Pat Carmody can’t make great shiraz, then we should all shut up shop. He’s only been doing so at Craiglee for, oh, about 40-plus years. There's a DNA imprint to this, with a whorl of dark fruit, warm spices shot through, cedary oak and wafts of red roses. Very savoury though, fuller bodied with archetypal Craiglee tannins supple, shapely and ripe. Yes, a lovely wine made by a legend.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI had the pleasure of tasting 1981 and 1984 Craiglee Shiraz recently and they were stunning. Wines that never started out as massive, but have an inner strength and elegance that makes them almost bulletproof. I can see that this 2021, I’m tasting as I write this, will easily age as long as those, or longer if you want. Really, I don’t think I have seen a better young Craiglee. I called winemaker Pat Carmody to get his opinion, and he said, “I’m really happy with this one, it was a ripe vintage like ‘15 and ‘19, and I’m sure that it will last like that ’84 with that “effortless” character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e'21 has a little more tannin \/ tightness than normal, and it will take some time before the fruit starts lengthening trough the palate, and it will be a keeper.” In his humble and seemingly relaxed way (although I know he has a burning desire to create greatness) he says “I’m pleased it shows Craiglee at its best, I just do what I do, and it seems to take care of itself.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine, although Pat says it’s tight, it does have a “creamy”, plump, red fruited richness and suppleness, along with a pervasive nuanced spice, ripe fruit and green \/ white pepper character that “brands” it as a fine Craiglee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers, Randall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraiglee is one of Australia's finest producers, but constantly flies under the radar. A great thing for fans and those in the know, as it has resulted in some of Australia's finest wine remaining somewhat available, and more importantly, incredibly reasonably priced. Vines were first planted at Craiglee in 1863, and the 1872 \"Hermitage\" (shiraz) was immortalised by various awards at a prestigious international wine competiton in Vienna. The winery fell defunct in the Depression, but bottles of the 1872 survived on their reputation to be opened in 1972. John Brown Sr (of Brown Brothers) was so impressed by the hundred-year-old wine that he convinced a young Pat Carmody, an agricultural science student working his family farm on the site of the old Craiglee vineyard, to replant vines at the site. Fast-forward to today, and Pat is still making wine from estate-grown, hand-picked fruit in the same bluestone winery built over 150 years ago. If one is looking for a definitive example of Victorian shiraz, look no further. A Cornas or Hermitage of the same pedigree would be frighteningly expensive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241407606964,"sku":null,"price":164.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/products\/Craiglee-shiraz.jpg?v=1752125157"},{"product_id":"2017-craiglee-shiraz-1500ml-magnum-1","title":"2018 Craiglee Shiraz 1500ml Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If Pat Carmody can’t make great shiraz, then we should all shut up shop. He’s only been doing so at Craiglee for, oh, about 40-plus years. There's a DNA imprint to this, with a whorl of dark fruit, warm spices shot through, cedary oak and wafts of red roses. Very savoury though, fuller bodied with archetypal Craiglee tannins supple, shapely and ripe. Yes, a lovely wine made by a legend.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI had the pleasure of tasting 1981 and 1984 Craiglee Shiraz recently and they were stunning. Wines that never started out as massive, but have an inner strength and elegance that makes them almost bulletproof. I can see that this 2021, I’m tasting as I write this, will easily age as long as those, or longer if you want. Really, I don’t think I have seen a better young Craiglee. I called winemaker Pat Carmody to get his opinion, and he said, “I’m really happy with this one, it was a ripe vintage like ‘15 and ‘19, and I’m sure that it will last like that ’84 with that “effortless” character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e'21 has a little more tannin \/ tightness than normal, and it will take some time before the fruit starts lengthening trough the palate, and it will be a keeper.” In his humble and seemingly relaxed way (although I know he has a burning desire to create greatness) he says “I’m pleased it shows Craiglee at its best, I just do what I do, and it seems to take care of itself.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine, although Pat says it’s tight, it does have a “creamy”, plump, red fruited richness and suppleness, along with a pervasive nuanced spice, ripe fruit and green \/ white pepper character that “brands” it as a fine Craiglee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers, Randall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraiglee is one of Australia's finest producers, but constantly flies under the radar. A great thing for fans and those in the know, as it has resulted in some of Australia's finest wine remaining somewhat available, and more importantly, incredibly reasonably priced. Vines were first planted at Craiglee in 1863, and the 1872 \"Hermitage\" (shiraz) was immortalised by various awards at a prestigious international wine competiton in Vienna. The winery fell defunct in the Depression, but bottles of the 1872 survived on their reputation to be opened in 1972. John Brown Sr (of Brown Brothers) was so impressed by the hundred-year-old wine that he convinced a young Pat Carmody, an agricultural science student working his family farm on the site of the old Craiglee vineyard, to replant vines at the site. Fast-forward to today, and Pat is still making wine from estate-grown, hand-picked fruit in the same bluestone winery built over 150 years ago. If one is looking for a definitive example of Victorian shiraz, look no further. 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Yes, a lovely wine made by a legend.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI had the pleasure of tasting 1981 and 1984 Craiglee Shiraz recently and they were stunning. Wines that never started out as massive, but have an inner strength and elegance that makes them almost bulletproof. I can see that this 2021, I’m tasting as I write this, will easily age as long as those, or longer if you want. Really, I don’t think I have seen a better young Craiglee. I called winemaker Pat Carmody to get his opinion, and he said, “I’m really happy with this one, it was a ripe vintage like ‘15 and ‘19, and I’m sure that it will last like that ’84 with that “effortless” character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e'21 has a little more tannin \/ tightness than normal, and it will take some time before the fruit starts lengthening trough the palate, and it will be a keeper.” In his humble and seemingly relaxed way (although I know he has a burning desire to create greatness) he says “I’m pleased it shows Craiglee at its best, I just do what I do, and it seems to take care of itself.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine, although Pat says it’s tight, it does have a “creamy”, plump, red fruited richness and suppleness, along with a pervasive nuanced spice, ripe fruit and green \/ white pepper character that “brands” it as a fine Craiglee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers, Randall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraiglee is one of Australia's finest producers, but constantly flies under the radar. A great thing for fans and those in the know, as it has resulted in some of Australia's finest wine remaining somewhat available, and more importantly, incredibly reasonably priced. Vines were first planted at Craiglee in 1863, and the 1872 \"Hermitage\" (shiraz) was immortalised by various awards at a prestigious international wine competiton in Vienna. The winery fell defunct in the Depression, but bottles of the 1872 survived on their reputation to be opened in 1972. John Brown Sr (of Brown Brothers) was so impressed by the hundred-year-old wine that he convinced a young Pat Carmody, an agricultural science student working his family farm on the site of the old Craiglee vineyard, to replant vines at the site. Fast-forward to today, and Pat is still making wine from estate-grown, hand-picked fruit in the same bluestone winery built over 150 years ago. If one is looking for a definitive example of Victorian shiraz, look no further. A Cornas or Hermitage of the same pedigree would be frighteningly expensive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers, Randall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241407803572,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/products\/Craiglee-shiraz.jpg?v=1752125157"}],"url":"https:\/\/randalls.net.au\/collections\/new-release-2024-bieville-chablis\/rhone.oembed","provider":"Randall's Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}