Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Pleasant
Label Name:
 
Maurice O'Shea Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2003
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores/notes for this vintage include Oliver's Wines 93/100 (Jeremy); 5%); multiple independent tastings praise 2003 as rich, elegant and long‑lived

Tasting Note
Blackberry and ripe plum with dark chocolate, licorice, leather and earthy/pepper spice. Fine-grained tannins, elegant texture, medium‑full body and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, herb‑crusted lamb, aged cheddar, grilled venison. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki‑glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Shiraz fermented in small batches; matured approximately 18 months in French oak puncheons (new and seasoned) and bottle‑aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Mount Pleasant, founded by Maurice O’Shea in 1921 in the Hunter Valley. The estate includes Old Hill, Rosehill and Lovedale old‑vine sites; the Maurice O’Shea is the estate flagship.