{"product_id":"pikes-eastside-shiraz-2023-750ml","title":"Pikes Eastside Shiraz 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Polished Clare Valley Shiraz with cherry, mulberry, plum, spice and fine velvety tannins.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikes Eastside Shiraz 2023 is a beautifully balanced Clare Valley Shiraz with plenty of fruit, but none of the heaviness that can make some Shiraz feel like hard work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaraschino cherry, mulberry, plum and blueberry lead the way, followed by charry oak, pie crust, nutmeg, five spice and a little anise. The palate is generous, but bright acidity keeps everything fresh, while fine velvety tannins give the wine a smooth, polished finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eT\u003cspan\u003ehis is classic Clare Valley Shiraz from a producer that knows the region inside out. It is drinking very well now, but Pikes also gives it a cellaring window of 7 to 15 years, so it works just as well for the cellar as it does for dinner tonight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maraschino cherry, mulberry, charry oak, pie crust and warm baking spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied with cherry, plum, blueberry and blackberry, followed by nutmeg, five spice and a touch of anise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and smooth with bright acidity, savoury spice and fine velvety tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikes Wines is a family owned Clare Valley producer based at Polish Hill River, with a strong reputation for both Riesling and Shiraz. The estate has become one of the region’s best known names by focusing on wines with freshness, structure and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe East side name refers to both the vineyard’s position on the eastern side of the Pikes estate and the winery’s location on the eastern side of Clare Valley. The cool 2023 season gave the fruit a long ripening period, helping build colour and flavour while holding onto excellent natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is polished, generous and very easy to understand, which is exactly what you want from good Clare Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikes Eastside Shiraz 2023 is drinking beautifully now, especially with a little air, but it has plenty of structure for the cellar. Pikes recommends \u003c\/span\u003e7 to 15 years\u003cspan\u003e of ageing potential under good storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pikes Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished Clare Valley Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry, Mulberry, Plum, Blueberry, Blackberry, Baking Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 to 15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49220938498265,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Pikes_Eastside_Shiraz_2023_750ml.png?v=1789093418","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/pikes-eastside-shiraz-2023-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}