2009 Mount Pleasant Rosehill Vineyard Shiraz

Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Grape: 100% Shiraz

Vineyard Practice: Sustainable

Culinary Suggestions: Beef, Lamb Roast, Aged cheeses

Alcohol: 14%

Bottle Size: 750 ml

Overview

Mount Pleasant, located in the historic Hunter Valley region, is well-known for producing high-quality Shiraz. The 2009 Rosehill Vineyard Shiraz exemplifies the estate's dedication to crafting wines with rich flavours and complexity. The Rosehill Vineyard, established by Maurice O'Shea in 1946, benefits from ancient volcanic soil and a unique high-elevation aspect, contributing to the wine's distinctive character.

The 2009 vintage showcases intense dark fruit flavours, pepper, and spice, with a touch of leather and earthiness. This wine has been aged to allow its robust flavours to develop, providing a well-rounded palate with fine tannins and a lingering finish.

Critic Reviews

92 Points

Mike Bennie, The Wine Front

The Hunter Valley vineyard ‘Rosehill’ is located opposite Lake’s Folly on volcanic soils. Planted in 1946. The wine gets predominately large format, new, second and third use French and Hungarian oak.

Deeply coloured with aromas meshing wild red berries, earth and cloves. The mixed oak lends an interesting array of spice to both the bouquet and the palate. In the mouth, the wine starts with generous viscous sweetness, but tapers to slender, savoury spice. Satisfying medium bodied red.