2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Champagne Delamotte lively acids and a pretty

lively acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse

Fresh and crunchy on the palate with zippy acidity

this is a fleshy but elegant wine

Its structure enhances roasts

Aromas of citrus fruit

2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Champagne Delamotte lively acids and a prettyThis 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