2004 Charles Melton Nine Popes GSM Blend

93 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast

“Shows the wonderfully silky side of Grenache—the main part of the blend—in its diaphanous, delicate texture that manages to be soft but not too soft, beautifully framing flavors of cherries, spice and cola. Long on the finish, trailing away slowly and elegantly. Drink now–2015. ”

93 Points - Jeremy Oliver, Oliver's Wines

“Smooth, soft and approachable, this very fruit-driven, concentrated and deeply ripened blend is significantly less funky and evolved than many other expressions of this style. Floral and perfumed, its heady, spicy and confiture-like aromas of blackberries, blueberries and dark plums overlie spicy nuances of cloves, cinnamon and licorice. Bursting with vibrant small berry flavour and supported by fine, powdery tannins, it's long and unusually shapely, deliciously fresh and persistent. It finishes with faint earthy, currant-like notes.”

92 Points - Campbell Mattison, The Wine Front

“Outrageously perfumed and aromatic with cherry and raspberry jam, spice, pepper, sweet licorice and a little earthiness. On the palate full bodied with a whole punnet of mixed berries, raspberry coulis, earth, spice and cedary oak. It has firm powdery tannins and fresh acidity and feels tightly clenched even after being open for a day. Finishes with intense dried cranberry flavours. This needs a bit more time to relax … and don’t we all.”