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Charles Melton Nine Popes Red Rhône Blend
Barossa Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2014
Alc %: 14.5
Last Date Tasted: 10/4/2017
Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2014
9217.7

2019-2022+

2012
8816.5

2017-2020+

2010
8916.9

2015-2018

2009
9117.4

2011-2014+

2009
9217.8

2017-2021

2008
9217.9

2016-2020

2006
8816.5

2008-2011+

2005
8816.5

2007-2010

2004
9318.2

2009-2012

2003
9017.0

2008-2011

2002
9217.8

2010-2014

2001
8816.6

2003-2006+

2000
8615.9

2002-2005

1999
8916.9

2004-2007

1998
9217.8

2006-2010

1997
8816.5

1999-2002

1996
9518.8

2004-2008

1995
9418.3

2003-2007+

1994
8916.8

1999-2002

1993
8716.0

2001-2005

Winery

Charles Melton
Charles Melton is a champion of traditional Barossa styles, although in its mischievously named Nine Popes it was one of the first to 'rediscover' the virtues of the blend of shiraz, grenache and mourvŹdre. The last vintage for the Barossa Shiraz was 2006, a wine that has in effect been replaced by the Grains of Paradise Shiraz, whose first vintage was 2005. Today the reds just seem to lack a core of genuine ripeness, often falling away with greenish and meaty influences at the finish. This seems to be more of a viticultural issue than a winemaking one.
Chief Executive(s):
Charlie Melton, Virginia Weckert
Winemaker:
Charlie Melton
Viticulturist:
Charlie Melton
Production Dozen:
15000
Tonnes Processed:
300
Address:
Krondorf Road , Tanunda , South Australia 5352 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 11am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Barossa Valley
Telephone:
(08) 8563 3606
Facsimile:
(08) 8563 3422
Website:
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