Pikes SWF + DWB article

Wilfred’s Block is a beautifully crafted and deliciously full-flavoured Aussie Cabernet Shiraz from the outstanding, 5-Red Star-rated Pikes Estate, one of the finest producers in Australia's premium Clare Valley. It's one of our premium exclusives, wines made just for you by quality-focused producers available to you at exceptional prices because it's not found anywhere else. The wine has recently featured in an article on WineFolio, where David Walker-Bell gave it its second high-pointed score of 91pts. “… a fresh and vibrant expression of a classic Aussie red blend…redcurrant, cherry, blueberry and cassis, with a bon-bon sweetness and jewel-like quality… a keen line of acidity brings the lovely, glossy fruit flavours to the fore. A fine balance of toasty oak and ripe tannin also gives a firm spine to the wine.” (David Walker Bell). Pikes was set up in the 1980s, by Andrew and Neil Pike, and today, its top releases, among them the Merle Riesling (RRP $62) and EWP Shiraz (RRP $75) – both named after Andrew and Neil’s parents, regularly receive impressive scores of 95 points and higher! Pikes remains a hugely popular destination and brand, winning the Halliday Wine Companion’s People's Choice Award in both 2022 and 2023. The pedigree of Wilfred’s Block is sensational – and today’s price of $24.99 a bottle is very modest for a wine of this quality. David Walker Bell is not alone in praising it either. For Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, it is “Brightly fruited and fragrant” and “Delightfully styled and expressed, making it friendly and very drinkable.” We’re delighted to share the excellent Wilfred’s Block with you.