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Pikes Wines - 2021 - The Merle Reserve Riesling - 750 ml.
Country: Australia
Region: Southern Australia
Subregion: Clare Valley
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2021 - Size: 750 ml. - Type: White
Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Intense lime, citrus and orange rind scents jump out of the glass followed by talc and slatey mineral notes. Racy lime and citrus fruits power across the mouth watering palate underpinned by zingy acidity. Elements of orange rind, talc and chalky mineral characters show a lingering persistence on the back half. Superb flavour concentration finishing dry and very long.
James Suckling: 97
This has very intense aromas of lime and wet slate with some sweeter florals, as well as white nectarine. So fresh. The palate has intensity and drive, with the same fresh lime and white-nectarine flavors. Very long and vivid. Drink or hold. Screw cap.