Retail 250aud.
A true Australian icon.
One of the Barossa’s most famous wines, from what is fast becoming a legendary vintage, is worth a parade. Stunning stuff and if anyone wants to splash out for the proverbial special occasion, or to see just how good these wines can be, don’t hesitate. The colour is that of an opaque bruised plum. The oak is still evident, as is to be expected at this early stage, but the integration is excellent and will continue. The nose offers notes of black fruits, coffee beans, chocolate, mocha, graphite, aniseed, kirsch, black cherries and beef stock. There is truly immaculate balance here and the silkiest of tannins. Early complexity is already making itself felt. A wine of focus, force and finesse, there is a long and lingering finish. Wonderful stuff, you can safely cellar this to advantage for two decades, three if you have deserving grandchildren. Drink to: 2025-2055; Price: $250.00; Rating: 97 Points; Ken Gargett
I was really looking forward to seeing this wine, from a vintage as strong as 2021. It's certainly got the Meshach horsepower and pure cedar-infused, black-fruited grunt that you'd expect from its bloodline. The tannin profile is finer, more compact and less bossy than I expected, the acidity, appley and mineral-laden and there is an impressive length of flavour. Dare I say it is probably a more 'elegant' Meshach in the scheme of things, and it is certainly one that will age for a good while. Drink to: 2053; Alcohol: 14.5%; Rating: 96 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion
The Real Review 95 Points
