{"product_id":"2013-charles-melton-nine-popes-shiraz-grenache-750ml","title":"2013 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz - Grenache 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eThe 2013 Charles Melton Nine Popes is one of Australia's most celebrated Rhône-style blends and a benchmark wine of the Barossa Valley. Crafted by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles Melton Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Nine Popes has earned iconic status for its ability to combine the richness and power of Barossa fruit with the elegance and complexity of the great wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eFirst produced in 1988, Nine Popes helped redefine premium Australian Grenache-based blends and remains the flagship wine of Charles Melton. The 2013 vintage combines predominantly Shiraz and Grenache sourced from low-yielding old-vine vineyards across the Barossa Valley, delivering remarkable concentration, balance, and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eThe excellent 2013 growing season provided ideal ripening conditions, producing fruit with outstanding flavour intensity, natural balance, and fine tannin structure. Traditional winemaking techniques and careful maturation in French oak allowed the individual vineyard characteristics to shine while building complexity and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eNow with over a decade of bottle age, the wine reveals an expressive bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, dark cherry, and plum, layered with notes of liquorice, five spice, dried herbs, earth, dark chocolate, and subtle savoury complexity. As the wine opens, additional nuances of leather, tobacco leaf, and forest floor emerge, reflecting its maturity and pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eThe palate is rich and generous, yet remarkably poised. Ripe dark fruits are supported by silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a savoury mineral thread that carries through to a long, persistent finish. Grenache contributes aromatic lift and texture, while Shiraz provides structure, depth, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eDrinking beautifully now, the 2013 Nine Popes is entering a superb stage of maturity but still possesses the balance and structure to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Melton Wines\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz \u0026amp; Grenache\u003cbr data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Bodied Rhône-Style Blen\u003cbr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast lamb, slow-cooked beef, duck, game meats, Mediterranean cuisine, and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51336185217339,"sku":"8973572381","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2013CharlesMeltonNinePopesShiraz-Grenache750ml.png?v=1781250940","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2013-charles-melton-nine-popes-shiraz-grenache-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}