Vintage
2018
ABV
14%
Wine Type
Red Blend
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The Los Compañeros is a blend of 80% Shiraz and 20% Tempranillo. Perfect blending companions, Tempranillo provides aromatic lift and a rustic textural element to the soft richness of the Shiraz. No new oak here, so the fruit really sings.
Accolades
Rated 92 Points by Jane Faulkner Halliday Wine Companion
Winemaker
Steve Baraglia (Chief Winemaker), Andrew Kenny (Senior Winemaker), Andrew Pike (Viticulturist)
Winemaker's Bio
Born and raised in the Barossa Valley, Winemaker Steve Baraglia was always going to be involved in the wine industry.
From an early age Steve was with working in the family’s small vineyard at Williamstown, which ultimately lead to a career in the wine industry. After finishing an Oenology degree and a Viticultural diploma at the University of Adelaide he took up a position at Pikes in 2003, where he is now Chief Winemaker.
He is passionate about making wine and loves working with Riesling, a variety well suited to the Clare Valley. In late 2005 Steve and his wife Laura purchased as small vineyard at Sevenhill which is planted to riesling, shiraz and cabernet. They live on the property with their three children Mason, Buddy and Evie.
Following Neil Pike’s departure from the Pike family business in January 2020, Steve has recently been promoted to the position of Chief Winemaker.
