" The fruit for this wine has tremendous concentration and intensity, making Meshach a powerful, yet beautifully balanced wine.
Winemaking with grapes from such old vines is kept simple. After crushing, the grapes were inoculated with yeast and remained in the open fermenters for between 8 to 10 days under careful observation. The fermenters were gently pumped over 2-3 times a day to start, with pump over times reduced as fermentation progressed, to slow tannin extraction and maintain balance. On completion of fermentation on skins, the wines were gently basket pressed and allowed to settle for 24 hours. The wines were then transferred into a combination of French and American oak for 21 months maturation prior to bottling, followed by bottle maturation for 3 years prior to release.
The iconic 2012 Meshach is a truly distinctive Meshach from an outstanding vintage. The palate is textural and richly flavoured, where dark chocolate and riper red berries are complemented by spices and earthy characters. The supple yet structured tannins create a powerful foundation to give the wine exceptional length and structure." - Grant Burge
