Craiglee Eadie Shiraz 2019 from Sunbury is a beautifully poised cool‑climate shiraz – bright crimson, fragrant and spicy, with that unmistakable Craiglee mix of purity and savoury depth dialled into a slightly more approachable single‑block expression. It’s 13.5% alcohol and already carrying serious critical love, including 96 points from Jane Faulkner in Halliday Wine Companion.

The nose is all dark plum, mulberry and blackberry with layers of black pepper, liquorice, cured meat, warm spice and a little mocha and leather in the background. The palate is medium‑bodied but intense – fresh red and darker fruits, a touch of plum pudding and candied citrus rind over archetypal Craiglee tannins that are supple, shapely and ripe, finishing long, savoury and peppery with excellent mid‑palate weight. It’s elegant, cool and completely moreish, drinking superbly now but with 6–8 years easily in hand.

This Craiglee Eadie Shiraz 2019 is magic with grilled lamb cutlets, pepper‑crusted kangaroo, charry pork sausages or a mushroom and rosemary ragù, where its spice and savoury backbone really shine. It’s equally at home with a good steak or hard cheeses, and with 96 points Halliday and a 96/100 aggregated critic score on Wine‑Searcher, it’s a no‑brainer for cool‑climate shiraz lovers chasing pedigree without ridiculous pricing.