Pikes "The Dogwalk" Cabernets 750ml (6 Bottle Pack)

Brand: Pikes

Release Name: "The Dogwalk" Cabernets

Wine Style / Type: Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend Composition Varies by Vintage — Some Releases 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Others Blended with Merlot or Cabernet Franc)

Age: Vintage varies depending on current stock

Volume: 750ml Bottle (Also Available as Multi-Bottle Cases)

Alc / Vol (%): Varies by vintage (typically around 14.0%) — please confirm against current stock

Country: Australia

Region: Clare Valley, South Australia (Polish Hill River Estate — "The Dogwalk" Vineyard Block)

Cask Type: Spontaneous Ferment, Extended Maceration; Matured Approximately 14–16 Months in French Oak Barriques (Around 10% New)

Limited Edition: No (Pikes' Standing Annual "The Dogwalk" Release)

Award Winner: Yes — Recent vintages have scored 92–93 Points from The Halliday Wine Companion and Wine Orbit, with multiple other favourable independent reviews across vintages

Pikes Wines, established in 1984 by brothers Neil and Andrew Pike in the Polish Hill River sub-region of the Clare Valley, stands as a premier institution of family-led Australian winemaking craftsmanship. Transforming a historic stone shearing shed into their flagship winery, the family combines Neil’s veteran winemaking insight with Andrew’s deep viticultural experience to cultivate varieties that mirror their unique terroir. Heavily celebrated for their wood mastery, pristine estate management, and refusal to cut corner processes, the house holds massive critical acclaim. Having secured prestigious show medals and multiple back-to-back people's choice awards, Pikes remains a highly sought-after brand among world wine historians and discerning collectors alike.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Clare Valley's best-performing varieties — Pikes themselves note that at its greatest potential, it can rival the region's famous Riesling — and The Dogwalk is sourced entirely from the estate's own Polish Hill River vines, grown on tough, acidic soils over 650-million-year-old Kadlunga Slate. The wine is spontaneously fermented with gentle cap management and extended maceration, then matured in French oak barriques (typically around 10% new) for structure without letting oak dominate the fruit. It's built a strong, consistent critical reputation across vintages — 93 points and a "Great Value" call-out from The Halliday Wine Companion, 92 points from Wine Orbit, and repeated praise for offering serious Cabernet character at an accessible price point. It's imminently drinkable on release, while genuinely rewarding 8-10 years of cellaring for those who want to hold it, and pairs naturally with roast lamb, chargrilled beef or mushroom-based dishes. A strong, reliable pick for Cabernet drinkers wanting real Clare Valley pedigree without a premium price tag.