2017 Philip Shiraz, Mount Pleasant

Hunter Valley, Australia

Mount Pleasant, based in the Hunter Valley, was established in 1921 by the legendary winemaker Maurice O’Shea, from 16.3 hectares of adjoining parcels of land, which he named Mount Pleasant.

Inspired by the first visit of a reigning monarch to Australia in 1954, Mount Pleasant ‘Philip’ Shiraz is the personification of a distinguished family history dating back more than 130 years. Made in an authentic Hunter Shiraz style, this complex wine is crafted from small parcels cultivated in the premium subregion of Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley.

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.

Whats in the bottle
Shiraz 88%, Pinot Noir 7%, Other Varieties 5%

£17.95
Taxes included.

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Mount Pleasant, based in the Hunter Valley, was established in 1921 by the legendary winemaker Maurice O’Shea, from 16.3 hectares of adjoining parcels of land, which he named Mount Pleasant. The McWilliam family purchased the estate in the 1930s and encouraged Maurice O’Shea to continue his winemaking, and as Chief Winemaker he went on to make some of Australia’s greatest wines. O’Shea’s reputation stands as the grandfather of Australian wine and a pioneer of the industry. Sadly, Maurice O’Shea passed away in 1956, but his legacy has been continued by top-class winemakers. In 2017, Mount Pleasant was named Winery of the Year by James Halliday and in 2018 award-winning winemaker Adrian Sparks took over as the fifth Chief Winemaker and continues to produce world-class wines from this renowned estate.

The grapes were crushed to a combination of open top and static fermenters for a gentle three day pre-fermentation cold soak. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts, during which, colour and tannins were gently extracted from the skins by a combination of plunging and pumping-over techniques, for a period of up to 10 days. After pressing, the wines were transferred to a combination of stainless steel, to give freshness; and oak barrels, (10% new) to impart richness and complexity, for a maturation period of 12 months. The parcels were then blended and prepared for bottling.

Country
Australia
Grape
Pinot Noir, Shiraz
Producer
Mount Pleasant
Region
Hunter Valley
Size
750ml
Types
Red Wine
Vintage
2017

2017 Philip Shiraz, Mount Pleasant

£17.95

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