Category Archives: Padthaway

2010 Henry’s Drive Magnus Shiraz

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Apart from the 2012 Syrah I’ve found all the Henry’s Drive reds too overblown and unbalanced. Big boy juice. Even men will need shoulder pads. Diesel fumes, prunes, vanilla custard and pulverised cloves. Thick with oak, thinned with bourbon. These … Continue reading →

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2012 Henry’s Drive H Syrah

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve not had a lot of success with Henry’s Drive wines but I like this. Not so sure it’s a ‘Syrah’ but let’s not open that can of worms. It smells and tastes of pressed flowers and potpourri with purple … Continue reading →

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2009 Henry’s Drive Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The great Australian blend, this time from Padthaway. Not a great example unfortunately. Hot, hollow and spirity. Full-bodied. Plum pudding, mint, vanilla custard and spice. Shrill acidity. Hard work. 81 Region: Padthaway Alcohol: 14.5% Closure: Screwcap Price: $35 Tasted: February … Continue reading →

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2009 Henry’s Drive Shiraz

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A Shiraz that’s won a few silver medals. Mostly in the UK. Was also included in the 2013 Adelaide Review’s Hot 100 Wines. Bourbon soaked raisined fruit. Hollow alcohol soaked palate. Fake acid freshness. Astringent tannin. Avoid. 83 Region: Padthaway … Continue reading →

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2013 Henry’s Drive Pillar Box Rosé

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. 82% and 18% respectively. A quite bizarre mix of brown grass, leaf, earth, citrus and sour red fruits – the latter very much in the background. Has some texture care of solids and old … Continue reading →

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2013 Henry’s Drive The Postmistress Blanc de Blanc

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I don’t have any tech specs but with a wine like this that’s not really a big deal. It’s a lot like soda water with ill-defined flavours added. Apple, lemon and white peach maybe. Hard to tell as it froths … Continue reading →

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