2011 Charles Melton Grains of Paradise Shiraz Museum Release, Barossa Valley

Good depth and brightness to the colour; intense attention to detail has totally defied the weather gods; after scrupulous fruit sorting, the wine spent 24 months in 100% new American oak; of course its impact can be seen, but it has not cannibalised the fruit; the tannins are fine and ripe. Drink by 2031

95 points winecompanion.com.au

A sweeter wine across the board. Less subtle than the Voices? Perhaps, but more traditionally rich in the classic Barossa style. Especially on the palate where the combination of sweet Barossa Shiraz and spicy earth flavours combine. Still fresh a decade down the track, and with sweet licorice and spice flavours following right through to the finish