Grant Burge is a fifth-generation Barossa vigneron and winemaker. The history of the Burge family and their long association with winemaking in the region can be traced back to March 1855, when noted tailor John Burge immigrated to the Barossa from Hillcot, near Pewsey in Wiltshire, England with his wife Eliza and their two sons.

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

Ink black core to a deep ruby rim. Fragrant with ripe mulberry, plum, bay leaf and violet aromas. Deep and dense blue and black fruits sit on entry, ripe but holding their presence while ferrous minerality and subtle toasty oak spices all build further complexity to the palate. There's certainly power here but it has been controlled well, grape and oak tannins are powerful in their ability to drive and dry the finish. Still a young pup, it will offer many years of rewards with careful cellaring. Drink: 2025 to 2043; Price: $250.00; Rating: 95 Points; The Real Review

The Grant Burge brand flagship red, set deeply with impressive Shiraz fruit, dark, powerful though extremely well-behaved from end to end. It’s all captured in classy French oak – the aromatics are cedar laden while still allowing bursts of crimson plum and pomegranate to rise above the sensitively structured foundations, quite fine in the tannin grip, and enough retained acidity to keep the palate’s energy levels sustained. Everything neatly entwined and connected. Lots to love about this Meshach right now, as it’s drinking comfortably on opening, and history suggests it also has a long-life expectancy. Price: $250.00; Rating: 95 Points; Tony Love