Overview
The 2022 Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz is a prestigious old-vine Australian red wine from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Produced from carefully selected premium Shiraz fruit, this flagship 750ml release showcases concentrated blackberry and dark cherry flavours, with mocha, exotic spice and finely structured tannins. Combining remarkable depth, elegance and long-term ageing potential, Meshach reflects the rich winemaking heritage and distinctive character of the Barossa Valley.
Awards & Critic Reviews
Gold Medal ā Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2025
Gold Medal ā Barossa Wine Show 2025
Gold Medal ā Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
Gold Medal ā Barossa Wine Show 2024
97/100 ā Ken Gargett, Winepilot
āThere is remarkable balance and immense length here with intensity maintained throughout, through to the silkiest of tannins.ā
Reviewed 2026
96/100 ā Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
āGraceful and fruit pure on the palate with fine, chocolatey tannins, impressive density and balanceā
Published 19 June 2025
96/100 ā Tony Love, Winepilot
āFaint wafts of flint and gravel, ripe crimson to purple berry crush, cacao powderā
Reviewed 2026
96/100 ā Ray Jordan, Winepilot
āThe palate has a firm spine, but there's a suppleness about it as wellā
Reviewed 2026
94/100 ā Jeni Port, Winepilot
āThe key to this wine is the balance and integrity of tanninsā
Tasted June 2026
Producer Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep dark crimson with incredibly dark hues.
Aroma
Red and black cherry lift with lashings of blackberry and hints of blueberry. Overtones of darker mocha and dried nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.
Palate
Bright lush fruit entry with multi layers of fruit, mostly red to black cherry with spice. Bright blackberry with layers of spice and chocolate. The exquisite tannins are dark, reminiscent of dark chocolate, with a huge dense core and fruit sweetness. The texture is fine but firm in its direction and finish is long and lush with a hint of espresso to complete.
Vintage & Vineyard
The 2022 Barossa Valley vintage benefited from above-average winter rainfall, providing generous soil moisture at the beginning of the growing season. A severe hail event in October reduced yields in parts of the region, while cooler conditions persisted until December. The following summer was relatively dry, with predominantly cool to moderate temperatures and few extreme heat events.
The lower crop levels encouraged excellent flavour concentration, producing deeply coloured wines with generous fruit weight and texture. Meshach draws on premium old-vine Barossa Shiraz, including fruit from the historic Filsell Vineyard, renowned for its concentration and distinctive regional character.
About the Producer
Grant Burge Wines draws on five generations of family winemaking heritage in South Australia's Barossa Valley, with the Burge family's roots in the region dating back to 1855. The winery is renowned for its premium Shiraz and commitment to the region's historic vineyards.
Named in honour of Meshach Burge, Grant Burge's great-grandfather, Meshach Shiraz represents the estate's flagship red wine. Produced from carefully selected old-vine fruit, it is celebrated for its concentration, refined structure and exceptional longevity.
Specifications
| Producer |
Grant Burge |
| Wine |
Meshach Shiraz |
| Vintage |
2022 |
| Country |
Australia |
| Region |
Barossa Valley, South Australia |
| Grape Variety |
Shiraz |
| Wine Style |
Dry Still Red Wine |
| Body |
Full |
| Alcohol |
14.5% |
| Total Acidity |
6.5 g/L |
| pH |
3.51 |
| Residual Sugar |
0.4 g/L |
| Winemaker |
Craig Stansborough |
| Volume |
750ml |
| Food Pairing |
Aged rib-eye steak, smoked field mushrooms, cheese board |
| Serving Temperature |
16ā18Ā°C |
| Cellaring |
Enjoy now or cellar for up to 15 years |
