Clare Hills Clare Valley Cabernet Franc 2022 by Pikes is an elegant and beautifully structured South Australian red wine crafted by the iconic Pikes winery, one of the Clare Valley's most respected producers and a prestigious 5 Red Star Halliday-rated winery. Showcasing the distinctive freshness, vibrant fruit and refined character of Clare Valley Cabernet Franc, this premium release delivers exceptional quality, impressive regional expression and outstanding value.

Medium cherry red in the glass, the wine opens with lifted aromas of ripe blackberry, juicy raspberry and fresh cherry, complemented by delicate charry oak and subtle savoury complexity. The palate is rich, generous and beautifully fruit-driven, delivering concentrated dark and red berry flavours supported by fine, elegant tannins and refreshing natural acidity. Carefully integrated French oak adds depth and structure without overpowering the vibrant fruit, carrying the wine through to a long, smooth and refined finish.

Crafted using traditional open fermentation techniques, the fruit undergoes a three-day cold soak before fermentation to enhance colour, flavour and aromatic intensity. The wine is then matured in French oak casks for 14 months, developing additional complexity, balance and texture while preserving the freshness and elegance that define premium Clare Valley Cabernet Franc.

Produced by the legendary Pikes winery, recognised with a prestigious 5 Red Star rating in the James Halliday Wine Companion, this beautifully crafted Cabernet Franc offers remarkable quality at an exceptional price. Perfect alongside roast lamb, grilled steak, herb-crusted pork, mushroom risotto, Mediterranean dishes or mature cheeses, Clare Hills Cabernet Franc 2022 is an outstanding choice for wine lovers seeking a distinctive, fruit-driven Australian red with elegance, depth and excellent drinking appeal.