2024 Mount Pleasant Rosehill Single Vineyard Shiraz 750ml

Overview

A single-vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz from Mount Pleasant's historic Rosehill vineyard, combining fruit from vines planted in 1946 and 1965. The 2024 release has received 96 points from Halliday Wine Companion and 95 points from both Winepilot and The Wine Front.

Vineyard

Rosehill was first planted in 1946, with further plantings established in 1965. This bottling draws fruit from both generations of vines, capturing the character of one of Mount Pleasant's important historic Shiraz sites in the Hunter Valley.

Winemaking

The wine was matured for 12 months in French oak, with 15% new oak.

Critic Reviews

96 Points — Toni Paterson, Halliday Wine Companion
Tasted 29 October 2025
“A blend of the 1946 and 1965 vines at Rosehill. Twelve months in French oak (15% new). Still very primary and fully expressive of the warm vintage, with strawberry conserve and raspberry-drop aromas. The intensity of the sweet fruit is phenomenal, with a pleasing tart cherry note and underlying spice providing a counterbalance to the ripeness. Long and intense, with a warming alcohol presence. If drinking young, decanting is recommended to open the fruit and harmonise the elements.”
Published 16 June 2026

95 Points — Winepilot
Tasted June 2026
“Planted in 1946 and later plantings in 1965. This bottling takes fruit from the lower Northern aspect that makes the use of its slow ripening. There is a charm to this wine, with friendly affable ripe red fruits, rhubarb and blood plum. Some strawberry cream too, silky tannins and a pulp like consistency that nestle into the front of your palate. Perhaps a portion of new oak, some warm cocoa tones make themselves known. This cuddles into your soul and makes you feel right at home. Another wine for arresting your heart and falling into love with the sites of Mount Pleasant. Pair with lasagna the oozy gooey kind. Drink now or cellar mid term for 4-6 years.”

95 Points — The Wine Front
Tasted April 2026

Producer

Mount Pleasant was established in Pokolbin in 1921 by Maurice O'Shea, one of the defining figures of Australian wine. Located on the slopes of the Brokenback Range in the Hunter Valley, the estate is renowned for Shiraz and Semillon and for its significant collection of historic vineyards, including Rosehill.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2024
• Producer: Mount Pleasant Wines
• Grape Variety: Shiraz
• Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
• Vineyard: Rosehill
• Vine Plantings: 1946 and 1965
• Maturation: 12 months in French oak
• Oak: 15% new French oak
• Alcohol: 14%
• Drinking Window: 2026–2044