x

“The Hill Block” Cabernet 2020

Pikes, South Australia, Australia

Pikes
South Australia Australia
  • 94
    Points
  • The 1 396 best
    of 3 290 954
    wines globally
  • 1 Pros of
    1 recommend
    this wine
3 94
  • Taste
  • Moment

  • Country ranking ?

    178

  • Producer ranking ?

    5

  • Decanting time

    2h

  • When to drink

    2020-2035

  • Food Pairing

    Lamb

The Tb points given to this wine are the world’s most valid and most up-to-date evaluation of the quality of the wine. Tastingbook points are formed by the Tastingbook algorithm which takes into account the wine ratings of the world's best-known professional wine critics, wine ratings by thousands of tastingbook’s professionals and users, the generally recognised vintage quality and reputation of the vineyard and winery. Wine needs at least five professional ratings to get the Tb score. Tastingbook.com is the world's largest wine information service which is an unbiased, non-commercial and free for everyone.

Read more
Close

The Story

A really nice expression of Clare Cabernet from the oldest vines on our estate. The fragrance and elegance is in no small part due to a small Cabernet Franc component in this wine. Very drinkable now, but 10-15 years stashed somewhere at the back of the cellar will reward those who can keep their hands off it. Lovely with pink roasted rack of Saltbush lamb.

Read more
Close

Latest Pro-tasting notes

<10 tasting notes

Tasting note

Be the first one to make a 20s tasting note!

Written Notes

‘The Hill Block’ Reserve Cabernet 2020 – I have no doubt that winelovers will be split over their preference for this or the E. W. P. Shiraz. Both are crackers and at this level, we are really talking personal preference. Mine was marginally for the Shiraz, but I would happily drink this every day of the week. The team at Pikes take the view that Shiraz more often reaches its full potential than Cabernet does, but that when Cabernet is on, it is ‘easily the region’s best red variety’. They are not alone in that view. 

 

As with all the Reserve reds, this was wild fermented, hand-plunged (or occasionally, turned over by a process with compressed air) and bottled without filtration. Maturation is in French oak, with the percentage which is new always being less than 20%. 

 

Dark magenta, the nose is an alluring mix of licorice, black olives, cassis, tobacco leaf, chocolate and coffee beans. The palate moves more to a sour cherry note. Very good grip here. Savoury in style, this is well structured with fine but firm tannins, and excellent length. The finish offers aniseed, five spice notes and more cassis. Undoubtedly made with an eye on the future, this will be with us for many years and should score even higher in time. Drink any time if you must, but if you can cellar it for 8 to 10 years, so much the better. 94.

-
  • 94p
Load more notes

Information

Origin

Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Other wines from this producer

Clare Valley ‘Luccio’ Sangiovese Rose

Dog Walk Cabernet Merlot

“Eastside” Shiraz

‘Luccio’ Clare Valley Fiano

‘Luccio’ Pinot Grigio

Olga Emmie Riesling

Premio Sangiovese

Riesling Reserve Clare Valley

“The Assemblage” Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache

The E.W.P.” Shiraz

The Merle Riesling

‘Traditionale’ Riesling

Incorrect Information
If you found some information that is wrong, let us know
Send
Are you sure you want do delete this wine? All information will be lost.
Are you sure you want to recommend this wine?
Are you sure you want hide this written note ?
Are you sure you want show this written note ?
UPGRADE MEMBER PLAN
Upgrade your membership now, it's quick and easy. We use PayPal, the world's largest payment system, it accepts all credit cards. Once you've chosen your membership level, you'll go directly to PayPal. You can cancel your membership at any time.
Thank you for your support!
 

Pro Member

 

Winemerchant Member

 

Winery Member

 

User

 
Type a message ...
Register to Tastingbook
Sign up now, it's quick and easy.
We use PayPal, the world's largest payment system, it accepts all credit cards.
Once you've chosen your membership level, you'll go directly to PayPal, where you can sign up for a free 7-day trial period. You can cancel your membership at any time. We wish you a rewarding journey to the world of Fine Wines.

Free 7 days Member trial

 

Member

 

Pro Member

 

Winemerchant Member

 

Winery Member

 

User

  Register