{"product_id":"1998-mount-pleasant-maurice-oshea-shiraz-750ml","title":"1998 Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin and Legacy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced from Mount Pleasant’s historic Old Hill and Old Paddock vineyards in the Hunter Valley, the Maurice O’Shea Shiraz is a tribute to one of Australia’s most legendary winemakers. The 1998 vintage reflects the elegance and longevity for which this label is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage quality: Legendary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent condition: Ready to drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1998 Australian vintage was a massive success, particularly for the Barossa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cool spring gave way to a long, hot and dry summer. The dry conditions helped keep rot and disease at bay while a touch of rain at the end of the growing season relieved dehydrated ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eColour: Garnet with bricking edges, showing graceful age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNose: Aromas of dried plum, mulberry, earthy spice, leather, and hints of cedar and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Medium-bodied with integrated tannins, flavours of stewed red fruits, dark chocolate, pepper, and savoury oak. Mature and soft, with balance and length that reflect careful cellaring and quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine is fully mature and drinking at its peak. It offers a refined experience for collectors and fans of classic Hunter Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed with slow-cooked lamb, roasted duck, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses—ideal for meals where savoury depth and elegance are appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060261306603,"sku":"SK60575829","price":499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/MOUNTPLEASANTMauriceO_SheaShiraz_HunterValley1999Bottle_4777c4b7-7696-4e92-afdf-d975972c4d66.jpg?v=1763080075","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/1998-mount-pleasant-maurice-oshea-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}