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Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Shiraz
McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Shiraz continues lead the pack of great Hunter Valley Shiraz. A lovely return to old form, this Maurice has a striking purple hue to it in the glass. To the nose aromas of liquorice and spice with hints of cedar will beguile. Layers of complex flavours dance across the palate including savoury, spicy dark fruits like dark plums and cherries. A classic of classics.
Mount Pleasant Vines Rosehill Vineyard Shiraz
Founded in 1921 by the legendary Maurice O’Shea, whose contribution to Australian wine cannot be understated. Widely recognised for setting the standard for modern Australian winemaking, his ‘fanatical perfectionism’ saw him create Mount Pleasant’s signature style of elegance, balance and exceptional longevity. For 100 years, Mount Pleasant has produced iconic, elegant and expressive wines championing the fruit and individual character of our four vineyard sites. The rare ancestral vines include some of the oldest clone plantings in the country. This makes the Old Hill vineyard, while best known for Shiraz, the oldest Pinot Noir vineyard in Australia.
Mount Pleasant 1880 Old Hill Vineyard Shiraz
The Mount Pleasant 1880 Old Hill Vineyard Shiraz 2023 is a true testament to the iconic terroir of Hunter Valley. Its deep ruby hue glistens in the glass, inviting you to take a sip. On the nose, aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate dance with hints of spice and earthy notes. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a velvety texture and layers of flavors. Ripe blackcurrant, juicy black cherry, and a touch of vanilla are beautifully balanced by subtle tannins and a long, lingering finish. This Shiraz, crafted by the esteemed Mount Pleasant winery, showcases the unique character and quality of the New South Wales region. It is a wine that will only continue to evolve and improve with time, making it a true collector's treasure. Enjoy now or cellar for years to come.
Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon
Released with bottle age this is a wine which will still continue to evolve over many years the toasty lemony flavours becoming richer and more intense. A classic benchmark Hunter Semillon, it has earned its place in the Langtons Classification of Australian Wine.
Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz
Jim from Mount Pleasant accentuates a Shiraz with a cleanly structured mulberry and redcurrant with soft liquorice notes and a persistent high quality backbone.
Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz
Deep brick red in colour this classic Hunter red by Mount Pleasant offers blackberry leather and cedary oak aromas. The Rosehill's palate is mouth filling and satisfying with spicy sweet fruit flavours and firm tannins on the finish.
Mount Pleasant Estate Semillon
This is a classic, long-time award-winner from the Hunter Valley, and the latest edition does not disappoint. Citrus notes bring a zest to this wine with a finish that lingers like an old friend.
Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon
Mount Pleasant Elizabeth continues to be an all time favourite of not only Semillon lovers, but affordable dry white lovers across the board. With it's golden hue with a green tinge and baked apple with hints of toastiness on the nose. Citrus flavours of lemon and lime and a buttery texture with good length and crispness on the finish. Classic Hunter Semillon.
Mount Pleasant Vines Old Paddock Vineyard Shiraz
Mount Pleasant 1921 Vines Old Paddock Vineyard Shiraz, Hunter Valley The Mount Pleasant Block series calls on the hallowed vines planted by Maurice OSheathe Old Paddock (1921) and Rosehill (1946). The series also showcases limited quantities of wine from vines familiar to those who visit the winery, the Old Hill. Planted 1880, the vines provided fruit to OShea as hewed his reputation from and into the bedrock of the Australian wine story. Maurice O'Shea planted the Old Paddock vineyard when he took ownership of Mount Pleasant in 1921. These original 100-years-old vines produce exquisite fruit for the single-vineyard 1921 Vines Old Paddock Shiraz.
Mount Pleasant OP & OH Shiraz
Sourced exclusively from the Mount Pleasant Old Paddock and Old Hill vineyards. This shiraz blend has been made since the mid 1960s, a true classic of the Hunter Valey using vines dating back to 1880. A structural and powerful rendition of the Hunter Valley's most revered variety. Perfumed with red and dark berries, coupled with spice. A palate of texture, sinewy tannins and exquisite length. Balanced and approcheable now, this wine will continue to mature for over 25 years.
