Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Pleasant
Label Name:
 
Maurice O'shea Shiraz
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Method:
 
Small‑batch ferment on skins with post‑fermentation malolactic; matured in oak (historically new American hogsheads/large oak) for ~18 months before bottling. Practices have varied by vintage.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated old‑vine Shiraz: plum and dark berry fruit, cocoa/chocolate, cedar spice and savoury leather notes, supple yet firm tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roasted lamb, braised beef, aged cheddar, mushroom ragout. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, spicy Szechuan beef, Korean BBQ short ribs; umami mushroom stir‑fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Made from Mount Pleasant’s oldest blocks (Old Hill, Old Paddock) planted late 19th/early 20th century; Mount Pleasant established by Maurice O’Shea in 1921 and owned by McWilliam’s since 1941.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Flagship various Maurice O’Shea vintages receive high Halliday scores and collector recognition; Retail and auction listings note strong critical praise and cellar potential