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Charles Melton 2004 Nine Popes Red (Barossa Valley)
- $50
Shows the wonderfully silky side of Grenache—the main part of the blend—in its diaphanous, delicate texture that manages to be soft but not too soft, beautifully framing flavors of cherries, spice and cola. Long on the finish, trailing away slowly and elegantly. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Charles Melton 2004 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $40
Rich and chocolaty, yet also bursting with berry fruit. There’s plenty of spice, too, making this a complete package. Supple tannins impart a creamy texture, while the finish picks up a hint of tea leaf. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Charles Melton 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley)
- $44
The hints of toast and crème brûlée that accent mixed plum on the palate come through with more force on the finish. Black and red plum fruit on the palate is solid and pure. A really smart package.
— D.T.
(2/1/2004)
Charles Melton 2000 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $39
Has eucalyptus and black fruit on the nose, but takes on hints of caramel with air; plum and berry fruit reads a little redder on the palate. A yummy, fiesty wine—energetic, yet cunning enough to act like a grownup, serious Shiraz when it needs to.
— D.T.
(2/1/2004)
Charles Melton 2005 Rosé (Barossa Valley)
- Best Buy
- $15
This is probably the best rosé that comes out of Australia, and I like it better every year. It has an underlying, piquant citrus note, and raspberry and black cherry flavors galore. Medium-full in the mouth, it’s dry, chalky, refreshing. Darkens and deepens on the finish. A crazy blend of Grenache (47.2%), Shiraz (18%), Pinot Meunier (16%), Cab Sauv (15.5%) and…
— D.T.
(8/1/2006)
Charles Melton 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley)
- $35
Spicy, peppery oak aromas are presented on a backdrop of red berry fruit. This wine’s texture is its centerpiece: It has a smooth, mouthcoating, milky-clay feel, and deals berry and subtle oak flavors. Very enjoyable. Imported by Epic Wines.
— D.T.
(4/1/2006)
Charles Melton 2001 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $39
Has great grip on the tongue—the chalky tannins hold on for dear life. Medium-bodied; its fruit shows graham cracker, powder and wheat flour through and through. Quite enjoyable.
— D.T.
(2/1/2004)
Charles Melton 2003 Rosé (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
This pinky, which is called "Rosé of Virginia" outside the U.S., is a very pretty, delicious wine. Don't let its bright-pink hue fool you into thinking that it's a sachharine sugar-bomb; this is a dry, elegant rosé with a minerally texture, and heaps of red berry fruit on the palate. With floral and vanilla aromas and a dry, chalky finish, it'll make a rosé lover…
— D.T.
(9/1/2004)
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