TN: Charles Melton Nine Popes 2000
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:15 pm
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
