Introduction

The English Pike fish on the label is a symbol of Pikes’ long heritage in South Australia, beginning in 1886 with the establishment of the family brewing business called H Pike & Co. Nearly 100 years on, brothers Andrew (involved in viticulture and management) and Neil Pike (winemaking and marketing) set up Pikes Wines in the beautiful Clare Valley priding themselves on making premium table wines that reflect variety, vintage and regional characteristics.

Varieties grown include Riesling (the flagship for which Pikes have become best known), Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Merlot and Tempranillo. Approximately 35,000 cases are produced and exported to about twelve countries around the globe each year.

The distinctive fish logo can be found on all Pikes products.

The Region and the Wines

The winery and vineyards are situated in the historic and picturesque Polish Hill sub region on the eastern side of the Clare Valley in South Australia. The climate is considerably cooler and the clay/bluestone soils are quite unique to the rest of the region. These attributes impart distinctive flavors and aromas to the premium estate-grown wines.

Winemaking

Pikes produce wines that reflect their variety, region and vintage conditions. Winemaker, Neil Pike is quite happy to watch over the wines during their formative stage and intervene only when necessary. It is his aim to produce the best wines possible from the fruit their vineyards give them from any particular vintage.