Mount Pleasant Wines
New South Wales · Australia
Australia’s oldest Pinot Noir, while overlooking the very vines that produce it - an experience that combines history, craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the Hunter Valley.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mount Pleasant Wines
Welcome to Mount Pleasant Wines, a sanctuary of Australian viticultural history and the birthplace of truly great modern table wines in this country. To understand Mount Pleasant, one must first understand the man who defined its…
Listen in the app2The Old Hill Shiraz — A Living Antique
We now approach the 'Old Hill' block, perhaps the most significant patch of earth on the entire Mount Pleasant estate. Planted in 1880, these Shiraz vines are among the oldest in the world. …
Listen in the app3The Rose Hill Vineyard — Expressions of Volcanic Soil
A short distance from the main winery lies another legendary site: the Rose Hill Vineyard. While the Old Hill is celebrated for its antiquity, Rose Hill is renowned for its specific soil profile—a rich, red volcanic earth that…
Listen in the app4The Art of Hunter Semillon and Longevity
While we have focused on the reds, we cannot speak of Mount Pleasant without acknowledging the majestic Hunter Valley Semillon. This varietal is perhaps the most unique contribution Australia has made to the world of wine, and…
Listen in the app5Minimalist Winemaking and the Legacy of the Cellar
The winemaking facility at Mount Pleasant is a place where tradition and technology exist in a quiet harmony. The overarching philosophy is one of minimal intervention, particularly regarding the use of oak. …
Listen in the app6The Modern Cellar Door — A Gateway to Heritage
The Cellar Door at Mount Pleasant serves as the primary interface between the estate's storied past and its vibrant present. It is here that visitors can truly experience the fruits of the labor we have discussed. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As our tour of Mount Pleasant Wines concludes, we are left with a profound sense of the 'longevity' that defines this estate—not just in the wines themselves, but in the spirit of the place. From the 1880 plantings of Charles…
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What is Mount Pleasant Wines?
Mount Pleasant Wines is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -32.8169, 151.2871 |
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