2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Napa coast floral and mineral character

floral and mineral character

while matching them pace for pace with concentrated fruit

fine tannins that have a powdery texture and open in the mouth

A million layers of tight-grained tannins

this wine has serious potential

2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Napa coast floral and mineral characterThis 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