{"product_id":"2022-grant-burge-meshach-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal — Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal — Barossa Wine Show 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal — Decanter World Wine Awards 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal — Barossa Wine Show 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — Ken Gargett, Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There is remarkable balance and immense length here with intensity maintained throughout, through to the silkiest of tannins.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Graceful and fruit pure on the palate with fine, chocolatey tannins, impressive density and balance”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 19 June 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Tony Love, Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Faint wafts of flint and gravel, ripe crimson to purple berry crush, cacao powder”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Ray Jordan, Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The palate has a firm spine, but there's a suppleness about it as well”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — Jeni Port, Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The key to this wine is the balance and integrity of tannins”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted June 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep dark crimson with incredibly dark hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed and black cherry lift with lashings of blackberry and hints of blueberry. Overtones of darker mocha and dried nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrant Burge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeshach Shiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Still Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Acidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraig Stansborough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged rib-eye steak, smoked field mushrooms, cheese board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCellaring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnjoy now or cellar for up to 15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MW Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67937879916846,"sku":"4873957465","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2022_Grant_Burge_Meshach_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1793941765","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2022-grant-burge-meshach-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}