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Charles Melton Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Shiraz in 2000) 2006
Vintage
2006
Peak years to drink
2008 - 2011
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Charles Melton Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Shiraz in 2000)
Barossa Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2010
Alc %: 14.5
Last Date Tasted: 4/7/2013
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2010
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90 | 17.0 | 2018-2022+  |
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2009
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90 | 17.1 | 2017-2021+ |
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2006
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88 | 16.5 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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89 | 16.9 | 2010-2013+ |
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2004
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88 | 16.6 | 2009-2012+ |
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2003
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87 | 16.0 | 2008-2011 |
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2002
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86 | 15.8 | 2007-2010 |
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2001
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87 | 16.3 | 2006-2009 |
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1999
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82 | 15.0 | 2001-2004 |
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1998
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93 | 18.0 | 2003-2006+ |
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1996
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87 | 16.0 | 2001-2004 |
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1993
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87 | 16.0 | 2001-2005 |
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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
White Wines
Sotto di Ferro
Red Wines
Barossa Shiraz >Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Shiraz in 2000) >Grains of Paradise Shiraz >
Grenache
Laura Shiraz
Nine Popes Red Rhône Blend >Rose of Virginia Rose
Voices of Angels Shiraz >
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:
Email:
