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Pikes The Dogwalk Cabernets 2022 | Clare Valley

Name: Pikes The Dogwalk Cabernets 2022 | Clare Valley
Brand: Pikes
SKU: 9315825018019-2022
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Pikes The Dogwalk Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Polish Hill River Clare Valley – Estate grown, spontaneous ferment, 14 months French oak. This exceptional Clare Valley Cabernet from the historic Polish Hill River showcases lovely rose petal florals, fresh blackcurrant, blackberry and boysenberry with a blueberry pie character, brambly undergrowth and classic soft Clare tannins, elegant and refined with 8-10 years cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Medium to deep red with brilliant clarity, showcasing the wine's quality and concentration characteristic of this exceptional 2022 Polish Hill River Cabernet Sauvignon from estate-grown vines on tough acidic soils overlaying 650 million year old Kadlunga Slate.

Aroma

Some lovely rose petal florals and fresh blackcurrant roll out of the glass, supported by a leafy, brambly note layering a complex but very inviting nose, reflecting the long ripening period and perfect balance of the cool 2022 vintage.

Palate

More of the same purple and blue fruits with more ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and some tart boysenberry provides freshness alongside a blueberry pie character offering a generous mouthfeel. On the back palate, a brambly undergrowth character provides a savoury edge paired with some classic soft Clare Cabernet tannins offering length and structure whilst gliding across the palate and making for a delightful glass of wine. Cabernet in Clare has a proud history and this classic example continues that legacy, with a terrific balance between fruit generosity and the long, leafy and textural characters.

Pairs With

This elegant Polish Hill River Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with garlic salt seasoned lamb forequarters charred on the BBQ and served with a dollop of redcurrant jelly, roast beef, aged cheeses or rich stews, with the wine's soft tannins and brambly character making it an excellent choice for special occasions and fine dining experiences.

Imminently drinkable upon release, but will reward some patience with 8-10 years of cellaring. Pikes Wines is grounded by family since 1984.

Wine Specifications

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc

Size: 750mL

Region: Clare Valley

ABV: 13.5%

Vintage: 2022

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Winery & Vintage Info

Winemaking Notes

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the Clare Valley's best varieties, and when it reaches its greatest potential, it can rival Riesling. The 2022 Dogwalk Cabernet Sauvignon is estate grown from Polish Hill River, Clare Valley. Spontaneous ferment with gentle cap management in closed vessels, extended maceration up to 30 days. Matured for 14 months in French Barrique, 10% new oak. Pikes wine style is elegant and refined, yet approachable. A style that has been forged over many years by geology and geography, viticultural learnings and a hands-off winemaking approach. The site is unique, with tough acidic soils overlaying ancient dark grey siltstone of the Kadlunga Slate formation, which has lay beneath Polish Hill River for 650 million years. A style that celebrates this special place the Pike family call home. From brothers to sons, since 1984 when the Pike family first stepped foot on Polish Hill River soil and decided to make wine together.

Vintage Conditions

Good winter rain allowed soil profiles to be full, giving the vines a great start to the growing season. A remarkably cool summer, providing perfect conditions for healthy balanced vines. The long ripening period produced fruit with a perfect balance of good colour, high natural acidity and concentrated flavours. The cool 2022 vintage created ideal circumstances for producing Cabernet Sauvignon with rose petal florals, fresh blackcurrant, blackberry, boysenberry and blueberry pie character. The long ripening period allowed the estate-grown fruit from Polish Hill River to develop optimal flavour concentration whilst maintaining natural acidity and freshness. These favourable conditions resulted in a wine with medium to deep red colour, complex inviting nose and classic soft Clare Cabernet tannins offering length and structure. The combination of good winter rain, remarkably cool summer and long ripening period created a classic example with terrific balance between fruit generosity and long, leafy and textural characters.