Our Review
While the vaunted history of craftsmanship here is indisputable, the reds have ebbed from the reductive tension championed by former chief winemaker Jim Chatto, to a more relaxed expression under new maker Adrian Sparks. Sparks seems to have a predilection for mid-weighted, lower-alcohol styles of red, not dissimilar to the great Hunter River Burgundies crafted by Maurice O’Shea. This is a style that is as aspirational today as it was revered then, gleaned from a polyglot of historical vineyards, variable geologies and stylistic patinas, including expressions of the Old Paddock and Rosehill vineyards. The whites, too, feel less austere. However, their fealty to the regional pedigree of steely, long-lived semillon is clear. -NED GOODWIN MW
Specialities
Shiraz, semillon, pinot noir
Cellar Door
Information
As you look out across the picturesque estate, first planted by Maurice O’Shea, it is the ideal setting to explore some of Australia’s most iconic wines. As with our winemaking, we approached the restoration with an almost obsessive perfectionism. Determined to capture the grandeur of the space and its history with a warmth of character that welcomes you home. Classic detailing, all studied from similar historic buildings of the era, is executed with contemporary finishes. A private collection of some of Australia’s leading photographic and contemporary artists graces the walls. It all brings to life our place in Hunter Valley’s history and its visionary future. Above all else, it is a space that showcases the incredible wines we have to share, where every sense is engaged to elevate your wine-tasting experience.
Explore wines from across our award-winning vineyard sites and experience some of the Hunter Valley’s benchmark styles. Matched to a selection of Mediterranean-inspired share plates, each carefully curated to complement the palate and enhance your wine tasting.
Hours
7 days 10–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Eastern Seaboard: Fesq
SA: Porter & Co
International Sales Information
UK: Liberty
Greece: Epic Imports
Canada: Boutique Wines
Japan: Village Cellars
Korea: Winenara
Hong Kong: Watsons
France: Valade & Transadine
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Adrian Sparks, Jaden Hall |
| Viticulturalist |
Belinda Kelly, Nicholas Cooper |
| Region |
Hunter Valley |
| Address |
401 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
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| Established |
1921 |
| Dozens |
NFP |
| Vineyards (area) |
52.9 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
| Telephone |
(02) 4998 7505
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| Website |
www.mountpleasantwines.com.au
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