2013 Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 750ml

2013 Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 750mlMeshach William Burge was Grant great grandfather and was a central figure in establishing the Burge family in the Barossa Valley. This Shiraz named in his honour is sourced from old vines, some nearing 100 years old, and shows aromas and flavours of complex swiss chocolate, savoury spices and red currant. Grant Burge flagship shiraz will reward the patient cellarer with 20 years in the bottle in front of it. Vineyard notes: "The fruit for this wine

exudes sophistication with every sip

which tends to be ethereal with moderate aging in the bottle

delivering a smooth and velvety texture that envelops the palate

‘well-connected’

colour and striking flavours across all varieties

with a supple palate and fine

and hints of cracked pepper immediately captivate the senses

Palate: The soft and supple Sullivans Cove spirit character opens the palate with a classic silky

This is among the top 10 most highly rated Martinborough wines (based on critic scores)

Sitting in the heart of Willyabrup

all enveloped in silky-smooth tannins

infusing succulent plum flavors with the smoothness of premium whisky