Pikes Wines

Colour

Deep red – almost black

Aroma

Super ripe blackberry, dark cherry with a hint of spice, coffee grounds and dark chocolate. Also has attractive notes of grilled meat and mocha. Quite complex.

Palate

The palate is rich, soft and powerful with chocolate, cherry and charry oak the main drivers, backed up nicely by silky tannins and enough acidity to keep the palate focused and finish long and persistent.

Summary

A complex wine typical of the E.W.P. style that is emerging. It has power, but is not a blockbuster. Under screwcap it will still be drinking nicely in 20 years time.

Technical Information

Region

100% Clare Valley – estate grown, single vineyard wine

Fermentation

Aged for 18 months in new 228 L French oak

Closure

Screwcap