2022 Mount Pleasant 1921 Vines Old Paddock Vineyard Shiraz

98 POINTS

Toni Paterson MW - Halliday Wine Companion

Shiraz from this historically significant vineyard, planted in deep red volcanic loam by Maurice O'Shea in 1921, over-delivers on character and appeal. The nose has mind-blowing intensity with ripe mulberry and licorice aromas accented by nutty oak and baked cherry pie. There is superb mid-palate density with dark fruit flavours and a plush, supple mouthfeel. The flow of the finish is hypnotic in the way it intensifies instead of diminishes, and although laden with fruit, it still manages to finish with freshness. It has the flavour, acidity and tannin profile for decades of cellaring.

Huon Hooke - The Real Review

Deep red-purple colour; the bouquet suggests dried herbs and stems along with mixed spices including pepper and fivespice, a hint of ironstone; the wine enters the palate with dramatic intent and purpose and powers along with great intensity and firm supportive tannins to a long finish. A superb shiraz that begs to be cellared for best results. 97 points

Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

Lots of mixed berries, creamy and ripe, some spice, a bit ferrous and savoury. Medium-bodied, quite earthy, red and black fruit, creamy chew to tannin, plenty of berry fruit, and a finish of good length. Chalkdust finish. It’s fleshed out and become more succulent and generous after being open for a day, and I can see the makings are very good here. 94+ points

93 POINTS

Ned Goodwin - JamesSuckling.com

Blueberries and cream, doused with anise and clove. The feel is akin to drying earthenware. As always, savory and mid-weighted. The finish, an expansive realm of tea leaf bitterness and bright, succulent freshness. As with the entire range, nothing is out of place, although this is a bit four-square and needs more time. A great deal in store. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.