Reviews & Ratings

2007 Pillar Box Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Reserve"

Winery: Pillar Box

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Reserve"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Shiraz

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Padthaway

State or country: Australia

Price: $20

Cases produced: 4,900

KWG Score: 90 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: February 24, 2010

Wine Review: This Shiraz is opaque and very dark purple colored. It opens with a mild black raspberry bouquet with a hint of cherry, tobacco, and leather. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, smooth, and very appealing. The flavor profile is a tasty mild blackberry with notes of gently infused black cherry and old oak. The finish is dry and its fine dusty tannins linger nicely. This wine is very approachable and easy to drink. I would pair well with many foods. I would choose veal marsala. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: With dark inky color and bright purple edges, the second Pillar Box Reserve, selected from the best parcels of Shiraz is a rich and densely concentrated wine. The nose displays rich aromas of black currant overlaid with spicy notes, hints of red licorice and dried herbs. The palate is tarry and ripe, with dark berries, fresh redcurrant, cloves and briary, earthy complexity. The tannins are firm, yet the palate is round, velvety and textural, leading into a refined and long finish.

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