TASTING NOTES FOR Pikes Los Companeros Shiraz Tempranillo Clare Valley South Australia 2022

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with vibrant crimson and purple hues. Bright and youthful in the glass, with excellent depth and clarity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, showing ripe red fruits, blueberry and dark cherry, complemented by cola, liquorice, sweet spice and fragrant violets.

👅 Palate
Soft, ripe and generous, with juicy blue and red berries flowing across the palate. Shiraz provides plush, sweet dark fruit, while Tempranillo contributes an appealing savoury character and added complexity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with supple, beautifully integrated tannins and fresh acidity. The palate has a seamless flow, finishing long and balanced with lingering berry fruit, spice and a savoury edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A vibrant and highly approachable Clare Valley blend of 90% Shiraz and 10% Tempranillo. Shiraz brings richness and fruit sweetness while Tempranillo adds savoury complexity and structure. Maturation for 12 months in seasoned French oak allows the fruit to remain the focus.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with chorizo, Spanish-style tapas, paella, barbecued lamb, grilled steak, gourmet sausages or wood-fired pizza. Pikes particularly recommends dishes featuring chorizo.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A deliciously drinkable and versatile Clare Valley red. Plush Shiraz fruit and the savoury, spicy influence of Tempranillo work beautifully together, delivering ripe berries, soft tannins and excellent balance. A genuine crowd-pleaser with plenty of character and immediate drinking appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷