Charles Melton Nine Popes GSM 2019 (Barossa Valley)

The Charles Melton Nine Popes GSM 2019 boasts a rich hue, with a vibrant red rim. Its aromatic profile is a delightful blend of fragrant perfumes and spices, supported by a subtle undertone of new oak. On the palate, flavours of liquorice and meat stock take the lead, followed by a plush and well-structured mouthfeel, thanks to the finely-crafted tannins, allowing this wine to age gracefully for years to come.

"Charlie Melton's Nine Popes was one of the first wines that make me fall in love with Barossa wines, and it still makes me go all gooey-eyed. It's old-vine grenache and shiraz aged for 27 months in French oak (50% new). Wonderfully fragrant red and dark plum fruits with high tones of raspberry coulis and orange blossom. Under the fruit lies layered spice and hints of red licorice, redcurrant jelly, roasting meats and earth. The fruit on the palate is pure and true, the tannins tight, powdery and fine and there is a lovely cadence to the acidity as it propels the wine forward. It's still, and always has been, a joy to drink."
97 Points - Dave Brookes, Halliday's Wine Companion, 6th July 2023