2007 '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: Medium bright red.

Aroma: Attractive aromas of ripe blackcurrant and black cherries, with a touch of “charry” French oak complimenting the concentrated 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 fine, dry tannins, subtle oak and balanced acidity adding length and structure to the finish..

Summary: Another top flight Pikes Dogwalk, offering the rich aromas and flavours of the vineyard 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: Cabernet, Merlot

Alcohol: 14.0%

Acidity: 6.4g/l%

pH: 3.61

Food matching: Worth a try with some pecorino cheese.

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

Past Vintages

Cabernet Merlot 2006

Cabernet Merlot 2005

Cabernet Merlot 2004

Cabernet Merlot 2002

Cabernet Merlot 2003

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