Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz is a full-bodied and robust red wine hailing from the acclaimed Hunter Valley wine region of Australia. This premium Shiraz is produced from carefully selected grapes grown on the Mount Pleasant estate, which boasts over 90 years of winemaking history and experience. The wine features a deep, dark color with complex aromas of black fruit, spice, and vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and concentrated with notes of plum, blackberry, and dark chocolate, complemented by a long and lingering finish. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz is an excellent choice for pairing with hearty meat dishes and strong cheeses.

Tasting Notes

Ample notes of fresh red and black berried fruits, subtle oak spice and hints of blueberry lead to a beautifully balanced palate with finely woven tannins and impeccable length.

About the Winery

The history and story of Mount Pleasant remain closely knit with the origin and improvement of modern winemaking techniques and practices in Australia. The winery incorporates a traditional approach to vine-growing and wine production. Nonetheless, it implements and uses state-of-the-technologies and contemporary methods and procedures to obtain the best results as superior and world-class wines.

Mount Pleasant’s venture began in 1880 when Charles King planted grapevines in the Old Hill Vineyard. The land’s superior volcanic soil supported and promoted the growth and development of numerous vine varieties, including the Shiraz harvested by the winery today. The vineyard came under the ownership of Maurice O’Shea in 1921. Maurice shifted to France in 1914 to study Viticulture and Oenology at the reputed Montpellier University and Institute of Agronomique in the Grignon commune in Paris. He purchased the Old Hill Vineyard with two additional parcels surrounding the land with Léontine, his mother, and Jack, his brother. After the acquisition, Maurice named the estate Mount Pleasant. Moreover, he planted a new vineyard, calling it Old Paddock. The Pinot Noir that Maurice planted on Mount Pleasant’s plots in 1921 has now become Australia’s oldest Pinot Noir vineyard.

The property and estate of Mount Pleasant extend and expands over several vineyards. It consists of Lovedale, Rosehill, Old Hill, and Old Paddock. The vineyards got selected for their superior qualities that promote and facilitate the development and growth of excellent grapevines that can yield top-class fruits. For instance, the Rosehill vineyard and area got chosen for its outstanding volcanic loam soil.

The superior quality and standard of the parcels and terroirs owned by Mount Pleasant allow the winery to produce some of the best wines available on the international and domestic markets. They have a delectable flavour and aroma and go well with most cuisine and dishes.

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