Pikes Eastside Shiraz: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Pikes Eastside Shiraz is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Shiraz, in Australia, by Pikes. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blackberry, black pepper, licorice, mocha and pairs well with BBQ ribs, brisket and lamb.
Michael's take
“Rich blackberry compote, dark chocolate, minty eucalyptus, and beautifully integrated mature Clare Valley spice.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Shiraz
- Country
- Australia
- Producer
- Pikes
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Pikes Eastside Shiraz
- BBQ ribs
- brisket
- lamb
- pepper-crusted steak
When to open it
- BBQ
- steak night
- bold-red lovers
Where to buy Pikes Eastside Shiraz
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Questions people ask
What does Pikes Eastside Shiraz taste like?
Pikes Eastside Shiraz is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blackberry, black pepper, licorice, mocha. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Rich blackberry compote, dark chocolate, minty eucalyptus, and beautifully integrated mature Clare Valley spice.
What food goes with Pikes Eastside Shiraz?
Michael pairs Pikes Eastside Shiraz with BBQ ribs, brisket, lamb and pepper-crusted steak. It works best for BBQ, steak night and bold-red lovers.
How much does Pikes Eastside Shiraz cost?
Pikes Eastside Shiraz falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Shiraz Michael has poured
- David Franz H.P. Hydraulic Press Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Elderton Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- John Duval Shiraz Entity$$$ · $25–50
- McGuigan Wines Handmade Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Ringland Barossa Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
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