2021 Voices of Angels Adelaide Hills Shiraz, Charles Melton

• Style: Restrained, mineral-driven Shiraz
• Taste: Dark plum, mocha, cedary oak, fine-grained tannins
• Food: Grilled beef, roasted lamb, aged cheddar, smoked pork
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 14.5% ABV, drink now or age

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Dark plum and mocha open the palate, framed by cedary oak that lifts without dominating. The magic unfolds on the mid-palate: juicy, concentrated black fruit wrapped in fine-grained tannins that grip with elegance rather than harshness. A lingering sweetness feels earned, not manufactured. At 14.5% alcohol, this cooler-climate Adelaide Hills Shiraz shows restraint and mineral precision — the antidote to riper, oak-heavy stereotypes. It drinks beautifully now but carries the structure to reward cellaring.

The Winery — Charles Melton

Charlie Melton has spent four decades championing Barossa's old-vine heritage when others abandoned it for fashionable alternatives. Since 1984, he and his daughter Sophie have crafted red wines inspired by Rhône tradition, establishing themselves among Australia's finest producers. This single hectare in Adelaide Hills serves as their cooler anchor. The 2021 vintage's mild summer and consistent rainfall allowed the fruit to develop depth without losing definition. The winemaking honours classical technique: 85% destemmed fruit and 10% whole bunches undergo cold maceration, then split fermentation in new French oak barriques. Twenty-eight months on lees with regular stirring built texture and seamlessly integrated the wood into the wine rather than masking the fruit.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this alongside grilled beef, roasted lamb, aged cheddar, or smoked pork ribs — the tannin structure and fruit weight match these dishes with authority. If you're exploring our selection of Syrah & Shiraz, this wine sits at the intersection of Old World discipline and confident Australian fruit. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Whether you're seeking a wine for date night, gifting, or building your cellar, this Adelaide Hills expression rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient ageing. Browse our wider Australia range to discover more hand-picked treasures, or dive deeper into the cooler zones of Adelaide Hills.