Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz Australia Case Deal 12 x 75cl

"96 points.Totally opaque black dark red colour with a bright red to dark hue. Smoky dark plum and liquorice scents show plenty of potency out of the glass with dried meat, earth and peppered clove scents also present. Rich dark plum and liquorice fruits carry good weight and a fleshy, plush feel across the mid weighted palate. Scorched earth, dried meats, toasty cedar and peppered herbs add complexity on the back half. Very polished tannins yet structurally sturdy and firm. The long, concentrated conclusion laced with earthy black pepper characters. Drink over the next 8-10 years." - Nicks Wine Reviews

"95 Points. ‘A site of atypical volcanic soils for the Hunter, facing northeast. Lower of elevation than its Old Paddock & Old Hill sibling and far more brooding. Starkly different terroirs and thus, very different wines. I love the fresh, ‘luncheon claret’ precocity of the Old Paddock, but this will age very well. Better. Sassafras, thyme, dark cherry, charred meats, clove and iodine. Polished leather, too. The tannic mettle, ferrous and saline; forceful yet highly refined; is the wine’s opus. The depth and intensity, too, compelling. The velocity and length, extremely impressive." - Ned Goodwin MW, James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

On the nose, there is an abundance of cranberry and raspberry notes layered with perfumed notes of plum, violet and spice. The palate has a velvety smooth texture, with touches of blackberry, cherry and liquorice. The wine is matured for 16 months in French oak barrels, allowing for a subtle oak character.

The 2019 Shiraz pairs well with roasted beef or lamb, aged cheeses and grilled vegetables with a balsamic glaze.