Mount Pleasant Wines
OP & OH Limited Release Hunter Valley Shiraz
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Very Hunter with earth, leather and red cherries, presented in a savoury manner. More full bodied on the palate than Hunter Valley Shiraz should be. In the mid 2000’s it was when Mount Pleasant was trying to emulate full bodied South Australian Shiraz instead of doing what they do best. This was most enjoyable but I still enjoy the old fashioned style made by Maurice O’Shea in the late 1940s and early 1950s in primitive conditions which were just medium bodied and very long lived. I once had a 1952 Mt Pleasant Stevens Vineyard made by the legend (birth year wine) which I bought at auction. It was over 40 years old when I consumed it. Barely medium bodied with amazing length and still kicking goals. A wonderful old curio and a privilege to drink. The “Maurice OShea” is the top Cuvée from Mt Pleasant these days. Had my last bottle of 2006 OP and OH on 10th July 2024. Becoming more Hunter Valley and earthy than South Australian as in the last note but still ripe and full bodied. Oak has diminished in influence. 93 points.
Very Hunter with earth, leather and red cherries, presented in a savoury manner. More full bodied on the palate than Hunter Valley Shiraz should be. In the mid 2000’s it was when Mount Pleasant was trying to emulate full bodied South Australian Shiraz instead of doing what they do best. This was most enjoyable but I still enjoy the old fashioned style made by Maurice O’Shea in the late 1940s and early 1950s in primitive conditions which were just medium bodied and very long lived. I once had a 1952 Mt Pleasant Stevens Vineyard made by the legend (birth year wine) which I bought at auction. It was over 40 years old when I consumed it. Barely medium bodied with amazing length and still kicking goals. A wonderful old curio and a privilege to drink. The “Maurice OShea” is the top Cuvée from Mt Pleasant these days. Had my last bottle of 2006 OP and OH on 10th July 2024. Becoming more Hunter Valley and earthy than South Australian as in the last note but still ripe and full bodied. Oak has diminished in influence. 93 points.
Apr 21st, 2022Damn I've enjoyed these. The last of six and I'll reminisce. Fantastic mix of black and red fruits, oak, integrated tannin, medium bodied long long finish. Sniff.
Damn I've enjoyed these. The last of six and I'll reminisce. Fantastic mix of black and red fruits, oak, integrated tannin, medium bodied long long finish. Sniff.
Mar 11th, 2016From some very old vineyards in the Hunter Valley. Old Paddock planted in 1921 and the Old Hill planted in 1880. Polished leather aromas. Big and savoury with a long future remaining. Dry tannins. 17+ This is the 2006 vintage.
From some very old vineyards in the Hunter Valley. Old Paddock planted in 1921 and the Old Hill planted in 1880. Polished leather aromas. Big and savoury with a long future remaining. Dry tannins. 17+ This is the 2006 vintage.
May 27th, 2015Lovely black fruits. Beautifully balanced savoury tannins. Slight pepper/tart cherry?
Lovely black fruits. Beautifully balanced savoury tannins. Slight pepper/tart cherry?
Dec 6th, 2014Savoury tannins with rich black fruits. Fantastic. My favourite savoury shiraz at the moment.
Savoury tannins with rich black fruits. Fantastic. My favourite savoury shiraz at the moment.
Oct 26th, 2014
One of my half dozen and man have I been enjoying them. Tart sweet fruit with all the unctuous aged Hunter Shiraz flavors.
One of my half dozen and man have I been enjoying them. Tart sweet fruit with all the unctuous aged Hunter Shiraz flavors.
Nov 10th, 2019