Pikes Homage Cabernet Malbec 2018

Cabernet and Malbec – it is a uniquely Australian and Clare Valley tradition that shines. The structural and dry Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon pumped up by Malbec’s explosive personality provide the perfect mix of generous fruit and aging potential. There is a Shiraz-like impact that makes wines that are built for pleasure.

Unsurprisingly this version is ripe and generous – ballsy blackberry, spice and violet-scented fruit are well-matched with old oak. It is then packed with old-school fleshy fruit in the mouth but with a solid core of tannins providing backbone. It is balanced and plush too making for a red that will perfectly match a well-cooked steak.

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Angus Hughson

Founder at Winepilot

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.

Critic and publisher