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2002 Charles Melton Nine Popes
Red Rhone Blend
- Australia
- South Australia
- Barossa
- Barossa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 28
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WinePT wrote: 91 points
October 15, 2022 - This was showing great at year 20. Rich body of chocolate, espresso, dark fruit, hint of oak. Smooth with well integrated tannins. No idea on the drinking window, but I don't see it fading for at least a few years. My only bottle.
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SixHedgehogs Likes this wine: 94 points
June 19, 2021 - Rhone / Barossa Comparisons (London): Black red. Much thicker texture than the preceding Chateauneuf. Woody aroma, hint of roses and tar. Huge rich fruit flavour, treacle, raspberry, blackberry. Powerful stuff.
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salua wrote: 93 points
February 11, 2017 - Last magnum. Double decanted 2 hrs before dinner. Lovely well developed wine. Great nose, bit lighter than last magnum but the extra years gave a bit more development. Incredibly well balanced in this format. If you have any, drink it now.
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hkm520240 wrote: 91 points
September 11, 2015 - Blend of Shiraz and Grenache.
Elegant nose, nice richness and suppleness on entry with plenty of sweet fruits, milk chocolate, black berry, plum and white pepper. Long lingering finish with soft chewy tannins. Holding very well and drink nicely at this tasting. -
hkm520240 wrote: 91 points
September 10, 2015 - Australia 2002 horizontal tasting on cooling-off day (Extra Space, Boon Keng): Blend of Shiraz and Grenache.
Elegant nose, nice richness and suppleness on entry with plenty of sweet fruits, milk chocolate, black berry, plum and white pepper. Long lingering finish with soft chewy tannins. Holding very well and drink nicely at this tasting.
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2005, IWC Issue #121 (link)(Charles Melton Wines Nine Popes Barossa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Charles Melton
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Nine Popes
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Barossa
- Appellation Barossa Valley
- UPC Code 9331832000021
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 230 (40%)
- Consumed 345 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerCharles Melton
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionBarossa
- AppellationBarossa Valley
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