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
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested Shiraz fermented in small batches; matured approximately 18 months in French oak puncheons (new and seasoned) and bottle‑aged before release.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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