Log in / Sign up Charles Melton The Father in Law Shiraz 2022
Charles Melton Wines has produced premium Barossa red wines, at our winery on Krondorf Road since 1984. It was in the mid 1980's that Charlie and a small band of Barossa winemakers turned their winemaking efforts to what was considered then to be a couple of unfashionable varieties; Shiraz and Grenache.
With these varieties, Charlie built a small range of classic dry reds including a Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro blend called the Nine Popes. These wines were initially styled on those from the Rhone but are now considered leading examples of the varieties in their own right.
Equally savoury and spiced food — chargrilled steak to complement the smoky edge.
Lovely deep colour, with some purple vividness. The nose is a delightful amalgam of blackcurrant/licorice with some jubey sweetness in the aromatics.
A rich, dense palate with excellent weight and grip, along with mid palate roundness and sweetness. Showing the traits of a richer more traditional Barossa vintage.
