Pikes - Eastside Shiraz 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Pikes
Country	Australia
Region	Mount Lofty Ranges
Subregion	Clare Valley
Varietal	Shiraz/Syrah
Vintage	2018
Sku	106805
Size	750ml
ABV	14.00%

Pikes Description

The Pikes estate is situated in the picturesque Polish Hill sub region of South Australia’s beautiful Clare Valley. Brothers Andrew and Neil Pike established Pikes Wines in 1984 and continue to manage every aspect of the business today. They take great pride in producing quality handcrafted wines that reflect vintage, variety and region. Pikes flagship wine is Riesling Traditionale which has gained an international cult like following as Australia’s best dry Riesling. The Pikes story in South Australia is one rich in history dating back to 1878 when Englishman Henry Pike, Andrew and Neil’s great-great grandfather, immigrated to South Australia and established the family brewing business called H. Pike & Co. The company used the English Pike fish on the label, which remains to this day a symbol of Pike’s long heritage, now spanning three centuries.

Location of Vineyard

Pikes is situated in the North West section of the Clare Valley, in a sub-region known as Polish Hill River. The vines enjoy east to southeast exposure and for the most part are ungrafted, with just a small percentage planted on rootstock. The soils are red brown earth over clay, with slate and broken bluestone subsoil. The property is 240 acres (97 hectares), of which 200 are under vine. The region of Polish Hill is renowned for its black slate, which runs underneath the Pikes vineyards.

Winemaking Philosophy

Pikes aims to produce wines that reflect their varietal, regional, and vintage conditions. They are quite happy to watch over the wines during their formative stage and intervene only when necessary.

The vines enjoy east to southeast exposure and for the most part are ungrafted with just a small percentage planted on rootstock. The soils are red brown earth over clay, with slate and broken bluestone sub-soil. Environmental sustainability is a priority at Pikes - chemical inputs are kept to a minimum and whenever possible, organic fungicides and biological forms of weed control such as straw mulch are used.

The grapes were harvested in late March. The fruit was lightly crushed and de-stemmed and pure yeast cultures were added. The wine was fermented and matured in French barriques for 12 months. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally and was desired.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red with purple highlights. Eastside Shiraz greets the nose with abundant dark cherry and blueberry framed by graphite, subtle spice, and hints of vanilla. Medium-bodied on the palate, the dense core of fruit is complimented by impressions of black olive, pencil lead, and savory tannin.

Food Pairing

Wonderful with hardy stews.

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