A curious wine, this Dogwalk Cabernet from Pikes is soft and supple and ready to go now.
What surprised me, however, was how this faded on the second day of tasting. Tasted alongside similar priced Cabernets, a couple of which were from the Clare Valley, this Pikes played a strong game early but couldn't keep the pace and ended up looking a little tired.
It kicked off with a delightful fruit presence and a flicker of spice clinging to the tail. Showing good varietal traits of blackcurrants and blackberries, some stewed fruit, leather and fig took over. Drying with puckering tannins, it's best to have this sooner rather than later.
Drink to five years.
88/100
Region: Clare Valley
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