The 2016 Meshach Shiraz is a blend of several old-vine parcels located between Rowland Flat and Tanunda and yields that average between one and two tonnes per acre. Matured a year and a half in 18% new French oak hogsheads, with the balance from second to sixth use, it exhibits aromas of cigar box (vanilla, cedar and spice) alongside ripe blackberry and mulberry fruit. Full-bodied, velvety and rich, it's tannic and built to age but isn't entirely unapproachable. With its concentration and length, it looks to have solid aging potential—up to 15 years or more.

Dense espresso, dried berry flavors and fresh loamy earth notes compliment the cherry, plum and dried blueberry notes in this red, with pepper and spice lingering on the firm, gripping finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 20 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Barossa Select to Add