TN: Charles Melton Nine Popes 2000

[Wizz]

Colour just starting to fade. Nose is forest berries, with that fragrant lift grenache can get, and a dose of bootpolish & leather. The palate starts with these same "black" notes, some lovely pepper and spice, and the same basket of berries. There is a touch of stalk in amongst this which adds some complexity. The texture is slightly viscous and theres some alcohol lift on the back (its about 25 degrees today). A still life painting on an easel of well judged tannin and acid (I cant believe I wrote this...). A much better winer than the shiraz for my palate. 89/100

[Maximus]

A still life painting on an easel of well judged tannin and acid (I cant believe I wrote this...)

So what was it, an oil painting on canvas, charcoal drawing, pastel watercolours??

Let the metaphor continue!

[Wizz]

My palate isnt THAT good...