Henry's Drive Pillar Box (2005)
| Winery: | Henry's Drive Vignerons Pty Ltd |
| Region: | Australia » South Australia » Limestone Coast » Coonawarra » Padthaway |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Syrah |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Padthaway Wine
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Identified in 1963 by Karl Seppelt as a viticultural region on the basis of a Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and South Australian Department of Agriculture study carried out 19 years earlier, Padthaway was originally known as Keppoch. The acquisition of 350 hectares (865 acres) by Seppelt encouraged first Lindemans, then Hardys (in 1968) and thence Wynns to follow suit and to this day the region remains the preserve of the major companies. Notwithstanding the originally modest quality expectations held for the region by its pioneers, Padthaway has proved to be an excellent white wine producer and, if yields are controlled, an equally good red wine area.
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Given the absence of any significant mountains, a maritime climate generally prevails. The region’s original bias towards white wines is surprising given that it is significantly warmer than Coonawarra to the south, with more sunshine hours, lower rainfall and fewer rain days. It was Read more »
Popular wines made in Padthaway under $20
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Henry's Drive Pillar Box White
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Henry's Drive Syrah
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Two Hands Shiraz Padthaway Sophie's Garden
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Pillar Box Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Pillar Box Shiraz Reserve
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Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz
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Varietals Produced in Padthaway View all
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Syrah
The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...
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Merlot
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
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Chardonnay
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
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Pinot Noir
“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
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Morambro Creek
Since 1851, five generations of the Bryson family have been involved in agriculture and the uniqu...
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Henry's Drive Vignerons Pty Ltd
During the nineteenth century establishment of the farming and wine industries of southeastern...
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Padthaway on Snooth-
August 2016
Pillar Box Red 2012
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A robust wine that emits blackberry, slight oak, pepper and spice, anise and blueberry on the nose. The palate follows nicely with the blackberry and dark cherry turning slightly sweetish when then tannins push through. Good acidity lends to a full aftertaste that sails. Great wine at a modest price. Built for short term aging this bottling w... Read More
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January 2016
Parsons Flat Cabernet-Shiraz Blend Padthaway Shiraz Cabernet 2007
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The 2007 Parsons Flat is by far the favorite wine for both me and my wife. I am down to my last 3 bottles and that makes me sad. I hope I can find something else as good as I no longer see Parsons Flat anywhere. Read More
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April 2014
Parson's Flat Padthaway Shiraz/Cabernet Qty. Available 2 2004
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I bought two bottles of this wine from the website www.bidforwine.co.uk/auctions/show/51657 for £7.50 Henry's Drive Vignerons is a 95 hectare estate bought in 1992 by Kim and Mark Longbottom and named after the owner of the 19th century mail coach which once ran through the property in this part of South Australia.They make a selection of wines ... Read More
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November 2013
Lindemans Merlot Bin 40 2012
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A simple easy Merlot. Available at a decent price in most grocery stores. Will not amaze you but will be nice with dinner. Read More
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November 2013
Morse Code Shiraz 2009
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New to this website. Had this wine in a restaurant and LOVED it, but need to know where to buy it!!! Help!!! Read More
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February 2013
Lindemans Chardonnay Padthaway 2012
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Crisp and fresh, really clean flavors. Good fruit flavors, but still dry. Great compliment to our chicken fricassee! Read More
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