TASTING NOTES FOR Mount Pleasant Single Vineyard Rosehill Shiraz Hunter Valley New South Wales 2024

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson to ruby red with vibrant purple hues. Bright and youthful in the glass, showing the classic elegance and medium-bodied character associated with premium Hunter Valley Shiraz.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and beautifully perfumed, with red cherry, raspberry and ripe plum complemented by violet and rose florals. Layers of cracked pepper, dried herbs, subtle earth and savoury spice add complexity and unmistakable Hunter Valley character.

👅 Palate
Elegant, focused and finely structured, delivering vibrant red cherry, raspberry and plum fruit with excellent purity. Savoury spice, pepper and subtle earthy notes sit beneath the fruit, while fresh acidity and beautifully integrated tannins provide balance and definition.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with fine, polished tannins and a silky, composed texture. The finish is long and persistent, carrying red fruits, peppery spice and savoury complexity with impressive freshness.

🍇 Overall Style
A refined expression of single-vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz from the historic Rosehill Vineyard, first planted by Maurice O’Shea in 1946. Elegant rather than heavy, Rosehill is renowned for bright red fruit, fine structure and excellent ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb and rosemary, grilled beef, duck, slow-roasted pork, mushroom dishes or aged hard cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A beautifully composed Hunter Valley Shiraz combining vibrant red fruit, perfume, savoury complexity and fine tannins. Rosehill is one of Mount Pleasant’s historic vineyard sites, producing Shiraz of elegance, precision and proven longevity. A sophisticated wine to enjoy now with a decant or reward with careful cellaring.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷