2012 Charles Melton Grains of Paradise Shiraz Museum Release, Barossa Valley

Matured for 24 months on lees in new American barriques. Superb colour, and a pure bouquet heralding the plum and black cherry fruit of the precisely balanced and detailed palate, the American oak totally appropriate for the fruit flavours. While very different in terms of flavour, it is one of a pair with Voices of Angels.

97 points James Halliday 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