2006 'THE DOGWALK' CABERNET MERLOT

'The Dogwalk' represents the path that Neil Pike and faithful Labrador Bella walk morning and night - come rain, hail or shine - around the Cabernet and Merlot vines at Pikes Estate in the Polish Hill River sub region of the Clare Valley.

Colour: Deep red colour.

Aroma: Concentrated aromas of ripe blackcurrant and black cherries, with a touch of charry French oak complimenting the fruit characters. Also some dark chocolate and violet/leafy notes showing. Typical Dogwalk.

Palate: Rich flavours of ripe, dark fruits and chocolate are the features here with ripe tannins, subtle oak and balanced acidity keeping the wine focused.

Summary: Typical of the Pikes Dogwalk style, offering rich aromas and flavours with a bit of backbone on the palate. Good drink now for such a young wine, but will take 4-8 years cellaring without any problems at all .

Technical Information

The Grapes: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot

Alcohol: 14.3%

Acidity: 6.27g/l%

pH: 3.58

Food matching: Worth a try with some pecorino cheese.

Optimum Drinking: Drink now and over the next 4-6 years.

Past Vintages

Cabernet Merlot 2005

Cabernet Merlot 2004

Cabernet Merlot 2002

Cabernet Merlot 2003

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