Charlie Melton has been making his own label wines in the Barossa since 1984 and now owns 20 hectares of vines. He began his wine making career ten years earlier and worked for Peter Lehmann who actually decided he should be called Charlie instead of his given name Graeme. His passion is for old vine wines and traditional varieties such as Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre (Mataro) and this comes through loud and clear in the wines he produces.
Rose of Virginia 2015
This is serious rosé wine. A great colour, deeper than many rosé wines, with aromas of raspberry, cinnamon and Turkish delight. The palate is dry, red and stone fruits. This aged style of rosé is characterful and very nice. Made mainly from Grenache it is a robust wine and excellent value for money.
La Belle Mere GSM 2015
Red/garnet in appearance. There is earthy spice and delicate red fruits. Wine is medium bodied and the finish is savoury and long. very nice entry level wine.
Father in Law Shiraz 2016
Youthful purple/red in appearance. Aromas of plum, strawberry and sweet tobacco. Smooth and full bodied with a generous kick of spicy pepper. Drink it now or keep, your choice.
Kirche Shiraz/Cabernet 2016
Generous black fruits with coffee and vanilla. Palate is full with rich fruit and cool eucalyptus and tobacco. Tannins add structure. A wine with real ageing potential.
Grains of Paradise Shiraz 2014
February rain led to a lighter vintage, as a consequence less oak was used in the vinification. Garnet in appearance. Aromas of red fruits and plum. Palate is savoury black and red fruit with hints of spice and a nice savoury finish.
Grains of Paradise Shiraz 2015
Great depth of colour – red/garnet. Ripe plummy fruit, white pepper and a savoury edge. Palate is rich, full and complex with a savoury sweet spice. A lovely finish.
Nine Popes GSM 2015
Aromas of red fruits, vanilla and a touch of dried herbs and white pepper. Palate is sweet red fruits, smokey and a big hit of spicy pepper on the finish. A series wine that needs some cellaring.m very good.