Heritage experience

Discover the heritage of Mount Pleasant

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Maurice O’Shea’s greatest legacy lives in the historic vineyards he planted - sites that have produced some of Australia’s most celebrated wines for over a century. This experience is your chance to taste that legacy, with wines valued at up to $220 per bottle; immerse yourself in the stories behind these iconic old vines.

Indulge in a guided tasting of premium wines from these legendary vineyards, paired with a generous selection of local and international cheese and charcuterie accompanied with olives and lavosh.

For those seeking the ultimate Hunter Valley experience—this is the tasting you’ll remember long after the last glass.

Location

Mount Pleasant Cellar Door

When

Daily from 10am to 4.30pm

Cost

$100 per person

Includes: premium wine tasting, cheese and charcuterie plate

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Nestled in Pokolbin beneath the Brokenback Range, Mount Pleasant offers visitors a rich heritage experience through its beautifully renovated cellar door and curated tastings that showcase over a century of winemaking excellence.

Mount Pleasant Wines is one of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic and historic wineries, founded in 1921 by Maurice O’Shea, widely regarded as the father of modern Australian winemaking. O’Shea’s pioneering approach to table wines, his meticulous blending techniques, and use of French oak set new standards for quality at a time when fortified wines dominated the market.

Today, Mount Pleasant continues to craft elegant, expressive wines from its four significant vineyard sites, including Lovedale, Rosehill, Old Hill, and Old Paddock—home to some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world, dating back to 1880.

Known for producing benchmark Hunter Valley styles such as Semillon and Shiraz, the estate has earned countless awards and remains celebrated for wines of longevity, balance, and a true sense of place.