TASTING NOTES FOR Pikes Traditionale Riesling Clare Valley South Australia 2025

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green highlights. Brilliant clarity, reflecting purity of fruit and a classic Clare Valley Riesling profile.

👃 Aromas
Highly aromatic and lifted, showing lime juice, lemon blossom and green apple.
Subtle white florals and hints of stone fruit add complexity, with a gentle mineral edge.

👅 Palate
Vibrant and precise, driven by juicy lime, Meyer lemon and crisp green apple.
A touch of citrus richness sits over a tightly focused acid line, delivering energy and purity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a fine, linear structure.
Crisp, mouth-watering acidity carries a long, mineral-driven finish with citrus persistence.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Clare Valley Riesling—fresh, zesty and mineral with classic lime-driven intensity.
Combines immediate drinkability with the structure to age gracefully over time.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, sashimi or Thai dishes. Also excellent with goat’s cheese and light, citrus-driven cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A standout Clare Valley Riesling that delivers everything you want—precision, freshness and classic lime character.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want a premium, food-friendly white that overdelivers on quality and cellaring potential.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷