Reviews & Ratings

2008 Pillar Box White Blends or Varietals "White"

Winery: Pillar Box

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "White"

Wine Category: White Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 67% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Verdelho, & 5% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Padthaway

State or country: Australia

Price: $12

Cases produced: 7,500

KWG Score: 88.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: April 13, 2011

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored white blend from down under is quite tasty. It opens with a lime bouquet with notes of green apple and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, slightly acidic, and crisp. The flavor profile is a tangy lime with notes of minerality and a hint of grapefruit. The finish is dry and its flavors linger nicely. I would pair this refreshing wine with a toasted Monte Cristo sandwich. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The Sauvignon Blanc from the Henry's Drive vineyards was of extremely high quality in 2008 – it greatly contributes to the fresh lively aromas of limes, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, spicy fennel and a touch of grassiness found in the 2008 Pillar Box White. The Verdelho expresses itself through a little pineapple and lychee fruit, as well as textural complexity on the palate, while the Chardonnay impacts on palate weight and the overall smoothness of the wine. The palate displays characteristic Sauvignon Blanc crispness and flinty mineral acidity, an attractive depth of fruit flavor and a persistent finish.

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