Charles Melton Grains of Paradise Shiraz 2021 is a deeply coloured, richly expressive Barossa Valley Shiraz from Krondorf and Rowland Flat — a juicy sweet plum and red-fruited nose with an underlay of fragrant herbs, and a very expressive, generous, rich mouthfeel with a touch of roasted meat and that tongue-coating, plush width that carries through. The American oak casks provide a sweet and spicy secondary undercurrent that begs for proper cellaring of 25 years or more. One of the great Barossa Shiraz wines, from one of the great Barossa winemakers.
Appearance
Deeply coloured — more so than the Voices of Barossa, with the rich, dense hue of a Krondorf and Rowland Flat Shiraz of genuine concentration and the depth that 2021 Barossa fruit and American oak maturation deliver.
Aroma
Juicy sweet plum and red fruit on the nose with an underlay of fragrant herbs — expressive, generous, and immediately captivating, with the complexity and depth that old vine Barossa Shiraz and American oak maturation build over time.
Palate
Very expressive and generous — rich mouthfeel with a touch of roasted meat and that tongue-coating, plush width that carries through to a long, structured finish. The American oak casks providing a sweet and spicy secondary undercurrent that rewards patience. Cellar for 25 years or more for the full expression of what this wine can become.
Pairs With
The main course companion par excellence — filet mignon, King Henry chops, or French lamb racks. A Barossa Shiraz of this richness, depth, and structure demands the finest cut at the table.
