2006 Pillar Box Padthaway Reserve Red
| Vineyard: | Pillar Box |
| Price: | $12.00- $19.99 |
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| Varietal: | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Merlot |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | Australia > South Australia > Limestone Coast > Padthaway |
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| Drink By | 2008 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
53% Shiraz, 37% Cabernet, 10% Merlot
Pillar Box red is an opaque red/black color with a scarlet rim. It displays aromas of sweet, ripe red berries, underpinned cinnamon spice and dark chocolate. The palate is rich and fleshy with vibrant raspberry and blackcurrant fruit intertwined with a citrus-like cedary oak complexity. The tannins are full yet soft and supple, combined with the gentle acidity to produce a lingering, harmonious finish.
Expert Reviews
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Wine.comThe grapes for the 2006 Reserve Shiraz were selected from the best Shiraz parcels used to make Pillar Box Red. They were aged in new oak, 75% French and 25% American. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up a classy bouquet of smoke, vanilla, saddle leather, bacon, and blueberry. This leads to a full-bodied, plush, seamless wine with no hard edges to its lengthy finish. It has the stuffing to evolve for 2-3 years but I can think of no reason for delaying gratification. It is a great value. - Wine Advocate
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Ken's Wine GuideIf you like your everyday reds to be ripe and fruity, this wine might be the perfect option for you. This very dark purple colored wine opens with a dark berry and oak like bouquet. On the palate, ...
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User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'r$13.00 rated 91 by wine enthusiast. A little heavy and syrupy, blackberry jammu,, but good flavor and aroma. Good for drinking slow. I would rate 882, Bobby agrees.
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Fellow Drync'rOne of my favorites. A great red meat pairing. Tons of deep character with big spicy and dark fruit flavours.
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winedude3+ red licorice on the nose, red cherry, tannins come through after initial flavors. 15% alch.
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Fellow Drync'r65% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet, 10% Merlot<br/>Wine Spectator:<br/>2006 91 points<br/>2007 90 points
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MAWCMS NewtonSlightly tannic with some fruit and pepper overtones. Smooth upon breathing some.
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Fellow Drync'rOne of my all time fans. This is a big chewy red best with brazed meat
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bccdnyBlend that comes recommended by a wine drinker I trust.
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Fellow Drync'rBerry, with spice and chocolate undertones-- oaky
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Bill EricksonGood wine for value. Rated 90 points.
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Fellow Drync'rTerrific. Very mellow RP..91. 3/9/09
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aaron53 % Shiraz 37% cab 10 % merlot
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Fellow Drync'rHave one 2006 and one 2007
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ktlavertyLike the reserve better
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Fellow Drync'rNice table wine, blend
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Fellow Drync'r90/100 wine reviews
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KJSDrync recomends
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Fellow Drync'rAt Gross's
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Fellow Drync'rCostco
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Fellow Drync'ryuk!
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Fellow Drync'rAusi
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Fellow Drync'r$14



