$35.00
2014 Henry's Drive Shiraz
Handcrafting wines from our family vineyards in Padthaway, South Australia, Henry's Drive Vignerons is named in admiration of the 19th century mail coach service that once drove through our property. A Pillar Box is a mail box from the same era.
A textural wine layered with dark berry fruits, liquorice and earthy spice.
2012 Henry's Drive Shiraz
Trophy: 1
Gold: 1
Silver: 1
Trophy: 2015 International Wine Challenge Padthaway Shiraz Trophy
Gold: 2015 International Wine Challenge
Silver: 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Previous Vintage(s)
Gold: 3
Silver: 10
2010 Henry's Drive Shiraz
Silver: 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition
2009 Henry's Drive Shiraz
Silver: 2013 International Wine & Spirits Competition UK
Silver: 2013 International Wine Challenge UK
Silver: 2012 Limestone Coast Wine Show
2008 Henry's Drive Shiraz
Gold: 2013 China Wine and Spirit Awards
Silver: 2011 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Silver: 2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition
2007 Henry's Drive Shiraz
Gold: 2009 New Zeland International Wine Show
Silver: 2009 Limestone Coast Wine Show
Silver: 2010 New Zealand International Wine Show
2005 Henry's Drive Shiraz
Gold: 2007 New Zealand International Wine Show
Silver: 2006 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Silver: 2007 Decanter World Wine Awards
Vintage 2006 - Wine Spectator, 90/100
Big, smooth and round, with a distinct minty note capping a mountain of ripe blackberry, prune and charred oak flavors that mingle on the forceful finish. Drink now through 2016. Harvey Steiman, May 2008
Vintage 2009 - The Wine Advocate, 91+/100
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2009 Shiraz has intense aromatic notes of blueberry compote, cloves and anise with whiffs of lavender and bark plus touches of pepper and cedar. Medium-bodied with a bright acid frame, this is a rich and generous wine with medium levels of grainy tannins and a long, mineral-laced finish. Drink it now to 2020+. Lisa Perotti-Brown, March 2013
Vintage 2009 - James Halliday Wine Companion 2012, 91/100
Deep colour, offering a bouquet of spiced plums, blackberry, liqueur kirsch and bramble; the palate is medium- to full-bodied, with lively acidity and fine tannins; a generous and user-friendly wine.
Vintage 2008 - The Wine Advocate, 92/100
Sourced from 4 to 5 vineyard sites mainly consisting of terra rossa soils, the 2008 Shiraz finished fermentation in oak; 60% American, 40% French oak, 30% new. Very deep purple-black colored, it begins with earthy notes of loam and truffles over ripe blackberries, crushed blueberries, warm black cherries and Mediterranean herbs with hints of mint, mocha and violets. Full-bodied with a medium to firm level of silt-like tannins, refreshingly high acid and good amount of fleshy fruit, it finishes long and savory. It delicious now though should open further with another year in bottle and drink to 2017. Lisa Perotti-Brown, December 2010
Vintage 2008 - Winestate Magazine, 3 stars
Big, chocolaty wine; lots happening. Sweet aromas and generous, mouthfilling flavours. September 2011
Vintage 2008 - Wine Enthusiast, 90/100
A solid, potent example of Shiraz, this 2008 doesn’t show any ill effects of the vintage-time heatwave, offering fresh, clean flavors of blueberry, vanilla and tobacco. Tannins are firm and slightly dusty in style, making this a solid choice with steak or roasts. Drink now – 2015. November 2011
Vintage 2007 - James Halliday Wine Companion 2011, 88/100
Good colour, similar to that of the Reserve; a powerful wine in every respect; black fruits and savoury/earthy tannins. Drink 2015
Vintage 2007 - Wine Spectator, 89/100
This ripe, plush-textured wine shows prune, dried cherry and dark spices in the flavor profile, finishing with a spicy character. Drink now. May 2010
Vintage 2007 - The Wine Advocate, 91/100
The 2007 Henry’s Drive Shiraz was aged for 16 months in 35% new French and American oak. It sports an exemplary bouquet of bacon, game, incense, lavender, and blueberry leading to a forward, sweetly fruited, pleasure-bent wine that will drink nicely over the next 6-8 years. Jay Miller, December 2009
Vintage 2006 - James Halliday Wine Companion 2009, 91/100
A suggestion of mint complements the ample levels of black fruit; medium-bodied and quite plush on the finish.