2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Champagne Delamotte this is a fleshy but

this is a fleshy but elegant wine

pairs well with pork

Aromas of citrus fruit

Fresh and crunchy on the palate with zippy acidity

This is really energetic and lively with a spicy and smoky edge from the noble rot

2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Champagne Delamotte this is a fleshy butThis is still extremely youthful, the nose pure lemon sherbet in the first moment, but slowly revealing a wide spectrum of citrus notes, including lemon blossom. Very racy and tightly wound on the concentrated and sleek palate. You need to like acidity to fully appreciate the samurai sword like finish at this early stage in its life. Drinkable now, but best from 2024. 95 Pts James Suckling