Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2016 (OWC) - In Bond

*Available for delivery / transfer w/c 27th January*

98 Points - Andrew Caillard MW "Deep crimson. Beautiful classic Barossa Shiraz with intense dark plum, praline, paneforte aromas and roasted chestnut, wax polish, chinotto notes. Richly concentrated and vigorous with abundant dark plum, blackberry, mulberry fruits, fine plentiful chocolaty/ grainy textures and mocha, espresso oak complexity. Finishes chocolatey firm with persistent tannins and integrated mineral acidity. Superb barrel work. Drink to: 2023 – 2045.”

Tasted May 2020 - Craig Stansborough, Senior Winemaker “Dense, powerful and delightfully elegant with dominating aromatics of cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate, black pepper and mulberry. The small amount of whole bunch fermentation provides a hint of spice that sits on top of the wine like a garnish. The concentration and power are beautifully balanced with layers of blackberry, coffee bean and dark chocolate. The wine has serious grunt, while having a lovely drive of acidity that will support the wine as it ages long in to the future. It has all the hallmarks of a classic, rich Barossa shiraz with undeniable vibrancy and freshness. An outstanding wine from an outstanding vintage. Drink from now to 2040.”

Matured for eighteen months in French hogsheads. 18% in new and the balance in one to five year-old. Sourced from multiple old-vine vineyards of the southern Barossa Valley. A cool winter with lower than average rainfall continued into spring and was followed by warmer than average temperatures through November, December and January. There was early flavour development which continued through until the end of harvest. 2016 was an exceptional year for reds in Barossa.