2006 Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz - Barossa Valley
96+ points Rob Parker
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2006 Meshach is still a little mute with a core of dark plum preserves and blackberries and hints of chocolate, hung meat, damp earth and cloves. The full bodied palate is still tightly knit with a solid structure of medium to firm very finely grained tannins and racy acid supporting the dense, muscular fruit, finishing long. It still needs time to open and marry and should drink best 2014 to 2024+.
96 Points James Halliday
Good colour retention, as it should be; a very classy combination of a top vintage, high quality fruit, and practised winemaking; blackberry, plum, liquorice and cedar are synergistically fused on the long, medium- to full-bodied palate. The cork quality is good, and may allow the wine to complete its journey. Shiraz. Drink to 2026.
96+ points Rob Parker
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2006 Meshach is still a little mute with a core of dark plum preserves and blackberries and hints of chocolate, hung meat, damp earth and cloves. The full bodied palate is still tightly knit with a solid structure of medium to firm very finely grained tannins and racy acid supporting the dense, muscular fruit, finishing long. It still needs time to open and marry and should drink best 2014 to 2024+.
96 Points James Halliday
Good colour retention, as it should be; a very classy combination of a top vintage, high quality fruit, and practised winemaking; blackberry, plum, liquorice and cedar are synergistically fused on the long, medium- to full-bodied palate. The cork quality is good, and may allow the wine to complete its journey. Shiraz. Drink to 2026.
96+ points Rob Parker
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2006 Meshach is still a little mute with a core of dark plum preserves and blackberries and hints of chocolate, hung meat, damp earth and cloves. The full bodied palate is still tightly knit with a solid structure of medium to firm very finely grained tannins and racy acid supporting the dense, muscular fruit, finishing long. It still needs time to open and marry and should drink best 2014 to 2024+.
96 Points James Halliday
Good colour retention, as it should be; a very classy combination of a top vintage, high quality fruit, and practised winemaking; blackberry, plum, liquorice and cedar are synergistically fused on the long, medium- to full-bodied palate. The cork quality is good, and may allow the wine to complete its journey. Shiraz. Drink to 2026.
