The Rosehill vineyard was planted by Maurice O'Shea in 1946 with cuttings from the 1880 Old Hill vineyard, so this is Hunter heritage writ large. This single site has a great track record of aromatic, long-lived Shiraz that are suggestive rather bombastic, with bright red fruits and great purity.
The Rosehill Vineyard has a remarkable reputation for producing aromatic, long-lived Shiraz. About 20% whole bunch fermentation lends this wine a delicate concentration, and it’s matured in French oak—some new—for just over a year. The result is a Shiraz that is light-footed, gently tannic, and poised to become silkier with age.
Deep purple colour with crimson hues, the nose is a vibrant mix of fresh dark red fruits, spice, and the unique violet notes that are a hallmark of the Rosehill Vineyard. On the palate, this Shiraz is intense and structural, yet classically medium-bodied with lovely acidity and impressive length.
A tip of the cap to the legacy of Maurice O'Shea and the unique terroir of this historic site.