Charles Melton wine reviews
Charles Melton Wine—detailed tasting notes, scores and expert reviews from Jancis Robinson (MW) and her team.
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- Charles Melton Wines is a long-standing Barossa producer known for reviving Grenache in Australia. Recent profiles emphasize Sophie Melton taking over as winemaker in 2022 and the estate’s continued focus on Grenache, Shiraz, and Cabernet across estate vineyards and premium releases [Charles Melton Wines profile; Wikipedia summary].[2][8]
- Notable recent milestones include the continued recognition of their Grenache-dominant wines and prestige bottlings like Nine Popes, with 2025–2026 reporting input highlighting estate fruit usage and their heritage blocks (some vines dating back to the early 20th century) [WineWiki summary; Wikipedia].[1][2]
- The winery maintains a strong presence in the Barossa, with 34 hectares planted across Krondorf, Lyndoch, Rowland Flat, and nearby Eden Valley and Clare Valley sites, and a program that emphasizes dry-grown vines and minimal intervention techniques, contributing to their signature concentrated style [WineWiki summary; Wikipedia].[1][2]
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- Charles Melton Wines overview and leadership transition to Sophie Melton [WineWiki: Charles Melton — WineWiki by Wine with Seth].[1]
- Company history, awards, and nods to Nine Popes and estate-fruit emphasis [Wikipedia: Charles Melton Wines].[2]