Collection: CRAIGLEE

What the Carmody family has achieved since it replanted an historic vineyard site in '76 is as unlikely as it is remarkable. In a largely unheralded region, and surrounded by burgeoning housing estates, it has consistently produced spicy, peppery, medium-weight shiraz of the highest quality and character, in the process establishing itself among the best of the best producers in Australia. Craiglee’s reputation is long-held but, if anything, it continues to rise. -CAMPBELL MATTINSON

Today, Pat continues to make wine from fruit grown, hand-picked and bottled at Craiglee, and is involved in every step of the process (alongside his wife Dianne and the constant companionship of their Border Collies, Bessie and Rowdy). The family-run winery prioritises sustainable practices, using the same bluestone winery that Johnston built 150+ years ago, as well as solar power, waste water and methods that protect soil structure, maintain carbon levels and benefit the surrounding environment.

For over 40 years, Pat’s approach to winemaking has been resolutely founded on a respect for the site’s history, a dedication to craft and a commitment to producing wines that reflect the terroir of Craiglee.