The 2014 Charles Melton Voices of Angels Shiraz is a refined and expressive Barossa Valley Shiraz that showcases old-vine depth with a more measured, contemplative style. Produced by Charles Melton Wines, Voices of Angels sits alongside Nine Popes as a distinctive interpretation of Barossa Shiraz, favouring elegance, detail, and balance over sheer scale.
Fruit for the 2014 vintage was sourced from mature, low-yielding Shiraz vines across the Barossa Valley. The season delivered excellent ripeness while retaining natural acidity, allowing the wine to achieve both concentration and freshness. Careful vineyard selection ensured intensity without excess weight, a hallmark of this label.
In the winery, the grapes were hand-harvested and traditionally fermented, with gentle extraction to preserve aromatics and fine tannin structure. Maturation took place in quality oak barrels over an extended period, adding subtle spice, savoury complexity, and textural polish without dominating the fruit.
The wine opens with layered aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, supported by notes of liquorice, cracked pepper, dried herbs, and subtle oak. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, finely structured and harmonious, showing dark fruit depth, supple tannins, and a long, savoury finish. Compared to more muscular Barossa styles, Voices of Angels offers restraint and precision, making it particularly appealing to those who value balance and age-worthiness.
Now entering a beautiful drinking window, the 2014 Voices of Angels Shiraz can be enjoyed with decanting or cellared further for continued development over the coming decade.
A thoughtful, age-worthy Barossa Shiraz that rewards patience and careful appreciation.
