89POINTS
16¼/20
Henry's Drive Vignerons Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz 2006
Padthaway, South Australia, AustraliaSomewhat reduced nose with licorice, peppery, tobacco, rooty, menthol, black cherry, floral, coffee aromas. Rich, round, supple and smooth palate. Milk chocolate, peppery, licorice, vanilla, prunes, blackberry jam and tobacco flavours. Very hedonistic, overripe style and great fruit but quite alcoholic at 16 percent. Not for the timid.Tasted: 05 January 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $19.99 | 750ml | |
AB | $22.50 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
MB | $18.54 | 750ml | |
NF | $17.21 | 750ml |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 485623UPC: 679705000808