2021 Charles Melton Nine Popes GSM -dozen- the wine finishes long and

the wine finishes long and elegant

Fine natural acidity gives energy and lift

forest floor and mineral nuances

elegance and longevity

or succulent Atlantic salmon

2021 Charles Melton Nine Popes GSM -dozen- the wine finishes long andNine Popes shows a lovely, deep colour with a bright crimson edge, immediately signalling both vibrancy and depth. The nose opens with a lifted, exotic perfume of spice and sweet aromatics, unfolding into a distinctive licorice allsorts character. Despite the use of 50% new oak, it remains beautifully restrained in the background, providing structure and support rather than dominance. The palate is plush and rounded, driven by layers of licorice and