These notes, which also appear in the Tastings section of the site, are grouped together here for easy reference.
Pikes 2009 The Assemblage Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache (4.5* $22) SMG rather than GSM, but very much in the same flavour profile. Medium bodied, brightly coloured, fruit- rather than oak-driven. Soft, savoury food-friendly style with a touch of elegance that is definite reorder material.
Pikes 2007 The Dogwalk Cabernet Merlot (4* $20) Nicely balanced blend, full-bodied with fine tannins and black fruits. Drink now style with the legs to go on for a couple of years. Looking elsewhere as far as reorders go.
Pikes 2008 Eastside Shiraz (4* $25) Plums and berries on the nose with a touch of peppery spice thrown in for good measure, plenty of fruit and smooth chocolaty tannins across the palate. Very enjoyable drinking, though I'm not sure I'd be queueing up for a resupply.
Pikes 2009 Gills Farm Mourvedre (4.5* $22) Savoury herb and spice characters through the nose and across the palate, a little violet and blackberry combining to produce a very easy drinking food friendly style. There'll be the odd bottle thrown into the next order.
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