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97
/ 100
James Halliday
Red
Classification
Grenache Blend
Variety
2013
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Shiraz, grenache, mataro undergoing the most complex fermentation of all Charles Melton wines: hand-plunging, whole bunch fermentation, wild and cultured yeast, with a mix of single and co-fermentation, matured in French barriques (25% new) on lees for 28 months. A richly woven tapestry of spiced red and black fruits that stands apart from and above all but one or two Barossa Valley GSMs. It is wonderfully detailed and complex, yet achieves this with a lightness of foot and freshness of face."
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
The original Australian "Rhône Ranger", Charlie Melton can be credited as the pioneer in reviving old vine Grenache-based wines. By taking a stance against the government-funded vine pull scheme of the 1980s, he has single-handedly saved some of the world's most ancient vineyards. His Nine Popes now stands as a beacon of quality amongst other great "GSM" blends.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity