Mountain C Light Bodied Dry Red might be the wine in this lineup that best captures the essence of Maurice O’Shea’s mastery. O’Shea was known for his keen eye for blending. The wines he designated Mountain C represented the most light-bodied and elegant of his creations.

This vintage is a delicate and refined expression, co-fermented with a touch of montils from the top blocks of the 1946 Rosehill plantings. The nose is a vibrant medley of fresh red berries, lovely spice, and floral violets. On the palate, its elegant and intense, with beautiful weight and length. The fresh fruit flavours linger long after the wine has departed, creating a memorable and satisfying finish.

Designed to be enjoyed young but with the potential to age gracefully over the next 30 years, the Mountain C is “Hunter River Burgundy” to it’s back teeth. Its a wine that connects you to the rich history and tradition of the Hunter Valley, offering a light yet complex drinking experience thats both nostalgic and timeless.

This is extremely limited. If you love the more ethereal side of Hunter Shiraz, this is a must-buy.

97 points
“Filigree and prettiness, rosy, rose hip tea perfume with woody spices, some darker currant and cherry notes, brambles, turned earth, fennel, salted liquorice. Palate and perfume in agreeance. Tannins are so high quality, fine, sleek, draw the wine long, Concentration and intensity and by-words, but the wine has such immense drinkability too. A pretty, floral sweetness to finish. Wonderful, serious wine. This is the one I want to drink the most of.”
– Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)