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  • Country ranking ?

    233
  • Producer ranking ?

    9
  • Decanting time

    45min
  • When to drink

    now to 2035
  • Food Pairing

    sashimi and sushi

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The Story

The Merle takes its name from Neil and Andrew Pikes' mother. One of the genuine benchmarks for Clare Valley Riesling, the Merle is sourced from two specific blocks (the Gill's Farm and Hill Blocks) of one vineyard on the Pikes estate.  These vines, which are rooted deep in blue slate soils, constitute the oldest ungrafted vines on the property.

Fermentation in stainless steel tank is carried out by wild yeasts. Extended lees contact adds depth and texture on the palate and production is limited to several hundred cases per year.

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Tasting note

color

Light and Green-Yellow

ending

Medium, Pure and Flavorful

flavors

Petrol, Apricot, Mineral, Floral, Citrus and White fruits

nose

Open, Pure, Fresh and Refined

taste

High in Acidity, Balanced, Youthful, Medium-bodied, Focused, Fresh, Vivid and Dry

Verdict

Transparent and Good everyday wine

Written Notes

Neil Pike is not one to seek the spotlight, but the fact that he has steadily been earning a reputation as one of the Clare Valley, nay Australia's, finest riesling makers has thrust him firmly into centre stage. The Pikes Riesling is simply one of the most reliable and best value wines found anywhere. ‘The Merle’ is their flagship riesling and it sits comfortably with our best. This vintage is a stunner. Concentrated, immaculately balanced. Pears, florals, citrus, minerals. Great length. An absolutely classic Clare riesling.

Score: 97/100

Best drinking: will age brilliantly for decades.

Alc: 12%

  • 97p

Light, straw yellow. Refined, fresh, and floral nose. Dry, broad, and intense palate with silky texture and good concentration. Lingering lemony finish.

  • 89p
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Origin

Adelaide Hills, South Australia

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