PIKES “THE DOGWALK” CAB MERLOT 2005
“The Pikes Clare Valley red wines are always well made, with a certain softness that makes them agreeable in their youth. The Dogwalk illustrates the point. Its core of dark fruit characters have savoury, leafy and subtle oak touches to add interest, and the medium-bodied palate is smooth with tasty, grainy tannins on the finish.”
PIKES “THE DOGWALK” CAB MERLOT 2005
‘If Neil Pike isn't in the winery or on the golf coure, he is probably doing the rounds of the vineyard with his faithful and beloved black labrador, Bella. This tribute to their daily ritual is a perfect example of Cabernet and Merlot spun together, delivering approachable flavour and easy going structure. Cabernet rules the roost with ripe berries and leafy notes, dark chocolate and cedary french oak. Easy going yet complex, the palate adds anise and liquorice flavours across subtle fine grain tannins, balanced with plenty of flesh through the middle”.
91 points. Nick Stock - Adelaide Review - August 2007
PIKES “THE DOGWALK” CAB MERLOT 2004
‘Neil Pike is really kicking some goals at the moment with his reds (we’ve known how good his whites can be for a while). This is terrific value, choc full of all the typical regional ClareValley characters you could ask for – dark, juicy black fruit, herb, licorice and tannin – and is gorgeous with grilled lamb cutlets”.
Max Allen - 20 Great Wines under $20,Weekend Australian, Sep 2006
“No holding back here with blackcurrant syrup and sugared plums lurking in its depths. In the mouth it’s full on, dark, ominous, serious, and even meaty in parts. Not for the meek. Excellent buy”.
Tony Love – Adelaide Advertiser, August 2006
SEAL OF APPROVAL - International Wine Challenge, London, 2006.
"Set in the beautiful Clare Valley north of Adelaide, Pikes have been producing wine, beer and aerated water since 1886 and although they are better known for their fantastic riesling the red varieties should not be underestimated. This is packed full of black currants, cherries and mocha followed by ripe fruit and full well rounded flavours on the palate - the finish is long and well integrated".
Anthony Smith - Uncorked, Bendigo Advertiser, July 2006.
PIKES “THE DOGWALK” CAB MERLOT 2003
BLUE GOLD @ Sydney International Wine Competition, Nov.2005.
“I am a big fan of elegantly built wines with fine structure and subtle intensity. The problem is you usually have to fork out for them. Here’s a refreshing affordable contender.
Black and red currents, tobacco, leaf and capsicum flavours drive through an elegant palate with fine tannins in balance. A well crafted varietal wine at a bargain price”.
92 Points. Tyson Stelzer – Top 500 2005.
“Firm on the nose but there is depth of flavour at the back. The palate is concentrated with a depth of fruit, a mix of cedar wood, blackcurrant and black plum. The tannins are rounded yet structured and there is a lot happening on the finish”.
91 Points. Derek Smedley MW – Australia Day Tasting, London, February 2006.
PIKES “THE DOGWALK” CAB MERLOT 2002
“Distinct minty plummy character on the nose is typical of Clare. Beautifully fresh and intense. The palate has a plum texture with subtle chocolate and mint characters with ripe plum and blackberry richness. The palate is finely balanced with a long, penetrating flavour. Subtle and sublimely mouthfeeling. Offers heaps.
91 Points. Ray Jordan – The West Australian, May 2005.
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