Pikes Traditionale Clare Valley Riesling 2024

"If there is a more reliable wine, which can provide better value than this one, anywhere in Australia, please let me know. " (Ken Gargett, WinePilot). Perennially popular Clare valley Riesling with a raft of 92-94pt scores from the brilliant Pikes "Sourced half from estate vineyards and half from growers throughout the Clare Valley, this is the 40th consecutive release of this wine, a fine achievement. Free run juice only and then three months post fermentation on lees. A pale yellow hue, the nose exhibits typical lemon/lime aromas, with florals, grapefruit pith, river stones and oystershells. A classic Clare Riesling, everything is in place. 94pts" (Ken Gargett, WinePIlot). For Mike Bennie in The Halliday Wine Companion it is "“An energising and vibrant expression of riesling captured in a slender frame with exuberant citrus fruit characters, floral lift and light, peppery and sweet spice characters. Lots of crunch and freshness, brightness, good length of flavour, and a general sense of energy. Simple, done with aplomb.92pts. Great Value.” (Mike Bennie, The Halliday Wine Companion). For Huon Hooke in The Real Review it has a “Curious ginger-like aroma at first sniff; zesty tangy lemonade-like citric flavours, the palate intense and bright, the finish lemon-juicy and super-refreshing. Good intensity and persistence, and promises to reward cellaring. 92pts”