Charles Melton Grains of Paradise 2022

A marvelous example of how the Barossa, with all its power and opulence, can be presented with poise and elegance. This wine combines fruit from Lyndoch and Melton’s Kirsch Vineyard in Krondorf. It was matured for 24 months in a half-and-half split of French and American oak, with about 30% new. There’s a lovely textured, sweet plumpness, yet it is held with control and poise. The palate is juicy and delicious without ever feeling overdone, smooth, effortless, and easy. In many ways atypical of the Barossa, and in many ways very good.