Mount Pleasant Wines
Maurice O'Shea Hunter Valley Shiraz
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Spice, Plum and Earthy aromas with a little mint - typical Hunter Valley aromatics with a bit of sweaty saddle. On the palate more full bodied than the old school Hunter Valley Shirazes. Handpicked from 100+ year old vines where Maurice O’Shea created his famous red wines in the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s in primitive conditions until his death in 1956. Most O’Sheas only hitting their stride after 20 years and this is no exception. I still have some from the late 90’s.
Spice, Plum and Earthy aromas with a little mint - typical Hunter Valley aromatics with a bit of sweaty saddle. On the palate more full bodied than the old school Hunter Valley Shirazes. Handpicked from 100+ year old vines where Maurice O’Shea created his famous red wines in the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s in primitive conditions until his death in 1956. Most O’Sheas only hitting their stride after 20 years and this is no exception. I still have some from the late 90’s.
Mar 29th, 2023In memory of one of Australia’s finest winemakers, Maurice O’Shea, who made memorable, medium weight long living wines in the Hunter Valley in the 1940s and 50s under primitive conditions. This particular wine has departed from medium weight to be reasonably full bodied. Aromas of earth, minerals Spice and chocolate. Also wood Spice notes. Not typically Hunter Valley. A little unbalanced even at 18 years with a slightly bitter finish. Overall a good wine with a while to go yet.
In memory of one of Australia’s finest winemakers, Maurice O’Shea, who made memorable, medium weight long living wines in the Hunter Valley in the 1940s and 50s under primitive conditions. This particular wine has departed from medium weight to be reasonably full bodied. Aromas of earth, minerals Spice and chocolate. Also wood Spice notes. Not typically Hunter Valley. A little unbalanced even at 18 years with a slightly bitter finish. Overall a good wine with a while to go yet.
Aug 25th, 2018Certainly has the Hunter DNA even though Head Winemaker Jim Chatto said Mt Pleasant spent much of the 2000s trying to make a ripe South Australian style (see my 2005 note). Medium bodied earthy savoury and minerally. From vines planted in 1880. Another great vintage for OShea.
Certainly has the Hunter DNA even though Head Winemaker Jim Chatto said Mt Pleasant spent much of the 2000s trying to make a ripe South Australian style (see my 2005 note). Medium bodied earthy savoury and minerally. From vines planted in 1880. Another great vintage for OShea.
Oct 29th, 2016