Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Pleasant
Label Name:
 
Maurice O'Shea Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday/Wine Companion): 97 pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94 pts (Gary Walsh); Listed among top Hunter Valley wines and several 95+ retailer scores

Tasting Note
Concentrated, dark-fruited Shiraz: blackberry, plum, sarsaparilla, clove and anise with cedar and subtle tobacco; silky, finely knit tannins, bright acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan-style beef, Peking duck, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Estate-grown old-vine Shiraz from Old Hill/Old Paddock/Rosehill; hand-harvested, destemmed to small open fermenters with short cold soak; matured in large-format French oak (~10 months), under 20% new oak, then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Mount Pleasant, founded 1921 by Maurice O’Shea, is a historic Hunter Valley estate producing flagship Maurice O’Shea Shiraz from century-old vineyards; current winemaking led by Adrian Sparks.