2021 Mount Pleasant Old Paddock & Old Hill Shiraz, Hunter Valley

Separate parcels hand-picked and destemmed, three-day cold soak then open fermented, 11 months' maturation in French oak (25% new). Curious labelling, as the Old Paddock and Old Hill vineyards are 500m apart and quite distinct. The French oak is more obvious than that of its siblings, but it's easily carried by the mouth-watering acidity of its red and black cherry/berry fruits.

97 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au Aug 2023

Sourced exclusively from the Mount Pleasant Old Paddock and Old Hill vineyards.  This shiraz blend has been made since the mid-1960s, a true classic of the Hunter Valley using vines dating back to 1880.  A structural and powerful rendition of the Hunter Valley’s most revered variety. 

An intense nose of red and dark fruits coupled with licorice and spice. A lovely savory palate, rich in dark fruits with beautifully balanced tannins and natural acidity. Balanced and approachable now, this wine will continue to mature for over 25 years.