Craneford Wines is located
in Truro, on the northern hills of the beautiful
Barossa Valley, South Australia. The winery was
expanded in 2004, a bottling line was added guaranteeing
all wine is made from start to finish on site, providing
total control over the quality of the wine at all
times. Fruit sourced from their own various growers
is treated as individual fruit parcels during the
winemaking process. This ensures each wine is crafted
to epitomize the best fruit of the vintage whilst
continuing to express the unique characters of the
each vineyard. Final blends are made with components
decided only after each vineyards wine has been
individually tasted and analysed to ensure it meets
their highest expectations. All the wines produced
show classic Barossa flavours, are complex and well
balanced. Craneford’s aim is to continually
produce the highest quality wine from the best Barossa
fruit available. Rated a 5 Star Winery by James
Halliday.
Subtle straw yellow with a green
hue. Melon with citrus dominating on the nose. On
the palate, vibrant citrus flavours with hints of
peaches and melon. Well balanced.
Grenache
2005
Magenta in color. Raspberry,
cherry and spice on the nose. A full flavoured wine
that has style and finesse. Mouthfilling, long and
lingering finish.
- 90
points: Wine Spectator
- 90 points: Robert Parker
Shiraz
2005
Black with rich purple hues.
The spiciness of this wine is complemented by the
rich fruitcake characters. A wonderfully, well balanced
wine of a rich purple/black colour with fantastic
fruit purity.
- 94
points: Wine Spectator
Cabernet
Sauvignon 2005
A complex wine with great length.
Black red with a purple hue. Spice with black berry
characters and a hint of tobacco leaf. Rich black
fruit with subtle fine grained tannins.
- 93
points: Robert Parker
Merlot
2005
A mouthfilling wine of style
and elegance. Soft, fine grain tannins integrate with
new French oak characters creating a palate full of
red berry and plum characters and an earthy, spicy
nose. Rich, fruit driven palate.
