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Winery | Pikes |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Clare Valley |
Wine style | Australian Bordeaux Blend |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Attractive aromas of red currant, dark cherry and spice, with a just a touch of damp undergrowth. The subtle French oak is as much in the background as the fruit is in the foreground. A medium bodied palate displaying fine, silky tannins, balanced acidity and barely perceptible oak. The red and black currant flavours are rich, long and juicy. |
Australian Bordeaux blends are known for powerful flavor profiles with intense structure, deep tannins and ripe berry flavors.
All Bordeaux style blends, including those from Australia are suitable for aging and most will benefit from some time decanting to allow them to “open up”.
The flavor profile of Australian Bordeaux blends is largely up to the discretion of the winemaker. As in Bordeaux, ...
