Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2021

One of the Barossa’s most famous wines, from what is fast becoming a legendary vintage, is worth a parade. Stunning stuff and if anyone wants to splash out for the proverbial special occasion, or to see just how good these wines can be, don’t hesitate. The colour is that of an opaque bruised plum. The oak is still evident, as is to be expected at this early stage, but the integration is excellent and will continue. The nose offers notes of black fruits, coffee beans, chocolate, mocha, graphite, aniseed, kirsch, black cherries and beef stock. There is truly immaculate balance here and the silkiest of tannins. Early complexity is already making itself felt. A wine of focus, force and finesse, there is a long and lingering finish. Wonderful stuff, you can safely cellar this to advantage for two decades, three if you have deserving grandchildren.