C+E_Australia_CliffNotes_FY18_M3
C L A R E VA L L E Y
PIKES Location: Clare Valley, South Australia Established: 1984 Principals: Andrew Pike (Co-Owner & Viticulturalist) and Neil Pike (Co-Owner & Chief Winemaker) Hectares: 81 KEY POINTS: 1. Family owned and family operated. Brothers Andrew and Neil Pike established Pikes Wines in 1984 and continue to manage every aspect of the business today. 2. Continuity and consistency from having the same winemaker and viticulturist for over 33 years. 3. The property is in the Polish Hill sub region of Clare, known for its temperate climate and black slate terroir. This makes it a perfect region for Riesling and elegant reds. 4. The Riesling Traditionale has gained an international cult-like following and recognized as Australia’s number one premium Riesling above $20.
CORE SKUS: 1. Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2. Pikes Hills & Valleys Riesling 3. Pikes Eastside Shiraz
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