1998 Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz

Meshach is Grant Burge’s equivalent of Grange, although it’s made as a much more refined expression of the variety. Meshach is produced from 80 year old vines and matured for 2 years in new American oak. The 1998 Meshach is an impressive wine, but falls short on concentration compared to previous vintages.

Tasted 17/04/2002
Very deep crimson colour with black heart and deep crimson mauve hue. Superb nose of violets, spice, blackberry, plum and vanilla – an excellent sniffing experience. The palate whilst refined by Grange standards is nonetheless mouthfilling and displays great length and depth. Flavours of vanilla, spice, blackcurrant and plum over layers of subtle oak. Perfect integration of components. Velvet smooth tannins, followed by an exceptionally long aftertaste of violets, anise, vanilla and blackcurrant.
Cellar 3-4 years (2005-2006)
Alc/Vol: 14.0%
96 points