Wine: Pillar Box 2004 Red
Review: Dinner tonight consisted of flounder stuffed with crab. I wanted something to go with this, but I didn't want a white wine. My Vintner recommended this wine and I was amazed at how well it complemented the dinner.
Then I did some research and found out that this is, relatively speaking, a limited edition: only 20,000 cases were produced AND it received a 90 from Robert Parker, all this for $12.
The wine is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Shiraz and 11% Merlot. The wine is dark, a deep purple color with aromas of blackberry, smoke and spices. It is a strong wine -- although it mellowed quickly, with a cherry flavor and a hint of meat. A fantastic value.
Oh, and did I mention that it has a screw top?
Price: $12
Grade: 90
Review: Dinner tonight consisted of flounder stuffed with crab. I wanted something to go with this, but I didn't want a white wine. My Vintner recommended this wine and I was amazed at how well it complemented the dinner.
Then I did some research and found out that this is, relatively speaking, a limited edition: only 20,000 cases were produced AND it received a 90 from Robert Parker, all this for $12.
The wine is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Shiraz and 11% Merlot. The wine is dark, a deep purple color with aromas of blackberry, smoke and spices. It is a strong wine -- although it mellowed quickly, with a cherry flavor and a hint of meat. A fantastic value.
Oh, and did I mention that it has a screw top?
Price: $12
Grade: 90
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