Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Pleasant
Label Name:
 
Maurice O'shea Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Hunter Valley, New South Wales.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Method:
 
Estate Shiraz hand-harvested, destemmed to small open fermenters with short cold soak; pressed to large-format French oak (c.30% new) for ~18 months, then blended and bottled.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Bright black and red berry fruits—black plum, blackberry, pomegranate—with baking spices, mocha and menthol; medium-bodied, fine grainy tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan or hoisin-glazed dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Founded 1921 by Maurice O’Shea, Mount Pleasant is a historic Hunter Valley estate; the flagship Maurice O’Shea Shiraz is made from rigorously selected Old Hill/Rosehill/Lovedale parcels.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Halliday 98 points and listed among Best Shiraz; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~94 points; widely praised by critics and merchants; noted cellaring potential 20–30+ years