While the Melton name is synonymous with the rescue and revival of the Barossa’s great, historic red heritage, this serves as the vibrant white anchor of the contemporary Domaine Sophie Claire sub-label, and was introduced by Melton’s daughter Sophie upon her commencement as winemaker for the estate. Whole-bunch pressed and left on its lees for a month to build a beautifully textured mouthfeel, it offsets the estate’s powerful red reputation with laser-focused style, and has received critical acclaim from the start
2024
This 2024 is a blend of hand-picked fruit from a high-altitude Eden Valley and Mount Pleasant in the Adelaide Hills (just near the Barossa border).
“While it was never in doubt that winemaking talent runs in the Melton family – Sophie is Charlie and Virginia’s daughter – white wine in the Melton portfolio might have been. Not sure Charlie saw that coming, but seeing the results, he must be delighted (and more than a little proud). This is very pale lemon/lime hue. Beautifully aromatic, this offers aromas of spices, lemon sherbet, florals, citrus, grapefruit and has a finely crafted chalky backing. The limes linger and emerge on the palate. Vibrant acidity, a long and lingering finish and knife-edge balance. Eight to 10 years at the very least. Drink now–2034” 94 points, The Vintage Journal 2026
2023
“Those who spent endless hours in the vineyards were rewarded with synergistic, highly expressive, and healthy fruit. The result is that classic mix of citrus and Granny Smith apple on a deliriously long palate.” 96 points, James Halliday Awards Top Rated, Halliday Wine Companion
