In an age of instant gratification, the Pillar Box is a stoic reminder of the virtues of patience. The act of writing and sending a letter is matched by the anticipation of the receiver. Our best parcels of Shiraz were selected to create these special wines. Pillar Box Reserve can be enjoyed in its youth, but will reward the patient.
A
powerfully flavoured, yet perfectly balanced, Shiraz showing gorgeous aromas of
black plum, blueberry, spice and dark chocolate. The palate is concentrated and
seductive with a fleshy mouthfeel leading to an expansive, succulent finish.
It's multi-layered and luxurious, offering considerable amount of pleasure. At
its best: now to 2016. $25.00 Widely available. 15% Screw cap. NZ Distributor:
Procure www.procureliquor.co.nz.
Harvey Steiman says.. 'the stunner is Pillar Box Reserve 2008 Padthaway Shiraz -92 POINTS, a wild ride of ripe blackberry, licorice, coffee and spice flavours that gains momentum with every sip.
Wine Spectator - Australia article July 2011
Rich and expressive, a wild ride of ripe blackberry, licorice, coffee and spice flavours that gain momentum with every sip. This has power, style and grace. Drink now through 2020. Harvey Steimen - Wine Spectator.com
The opaque purple-coloured 2007 Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz spent eight months in French and American oak. It delivers an enticing nose of cedar, spice notes, violets, black currant and blueberry. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, plush and layered with notes of clove, briar patch, and road tar making an appearance. Round and velvety on the palate with excellent length, it can be enjoyed now and over the next six years. It is an excellent value (wine). JM www.nataliemaclean.com
2008 Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz
89 Points ** Special Value
Deep colour; abundant blackberry and licorice aromas are followed by a strongly structured, medium- to full-bodied palate that is still locked up in itself, cocking a sardonic eye at those who don't heed the 'leave me alone' message - a very good wine waits around the corner. Screwcap. Drink 2023.
2007 Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz
91 Points *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ** Special Value
Good colour; rich blackberry, prune and dark chocolate aromas are repeated on the palate; shiraz is Padthaway's trump card. Screwcap. Drink 2017
2008 Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz
87 Points
Ripe and spicy, with nutmeg and clove overtones to the dark berry flavors, lingering on the generous finish against slightly gritty tannins. Best from 2011 through 2015.
2008 Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz
90 Points
Purple– coloured, it delivers an alluring nose of cedar, lavender, pepper and blueberry. Concentrated and layered on the palate, it has more than ample succulent fruit, good balance and enough structure to ensure 4-5 years of pleasurable drinking.
2008 Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz
4 stars
Pillar Box has a core of sweet plummy fruit, sharpened by a black pepper-like tang. lt's middle weight, long-flavoured and smooth.
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