Charles Melton is a family-owned Barossa Valley producer based in Krondorf, recognised as one of the early champions of Rhône-style blends in Australia. Working across estate vineyards in the Barossa, High Eden and Clare Valley, the winery focuses on old-vine Grenache, Shiraz and Cabernet, combining traditional Barossa richness with a more poised, structured expression. The style is consistent and deliberate, shaped by low-yielding dry-grown vineyards and a hands-on, detail-driven approach in the cellar.

A Barossa icon: A pioneer of Rhône-style Barossa wines, Charlie Melton helped re-establish Grenache as a leading regional variety

Defined cellar style: A consistent, pre-modern Barossa expression — combining generosity with structure, balance and restraint

Detail-oriented winemaking: Hands-on, traditional techniques with precise lees and oak management, delivering texture and finesse

Heritage vineyards: Dry-grown estate vines, including parcels from 1927 and multiple sites over 50 years old

Multi-site terroir: Estate vineyards across Barossa, High Eden and Clare Valley provide depth, freshness and blending nuance

Consistent accolades: Nine Popes is Langton’s Classified, supported by Halliday 5 Red Stars and strong, consistent scores

Active family presence: Charlie and Sophie Melton remain highly engaged across trade, education and brand representation

For more information please visit charlesmeltonwines.com.au