2023 Pikes "Traditionale" Clare Valley Riesling

97 POINTS

Clare Valley Wine Show

Trophy - Best Young Riesling Trophy - Best Riesling of Show

95 POINTS

Jeni Port

A super dry, superlative wine highlighting the intrinsic pristine purity of Clare Valley Riesling. It’s quite something to behold, and it should be noted that ‘23 is the third excellent Clare Riesling vintage in a row following 2022 and 2021. It shows in the intensity of the aromas in lime cordial, lemon, citrus zest, fresh cut green apple. Should you wish to drink early – and acid heads will be lining up – my suggestion is not to over chill. Acidity is high with the 2023 vintage marked by cool weather and a slow ripening season. It is, at times, a galvanising feature of this wine but then it’s also a good insurance policy as to its longevity. Something to keep in mind. So, with that in mind, open the wine, give it a swish, watch it transform and reveal its beauty. Pure, bright, intense and clean with a finish that won’t let you go.

95 POINTS

Huon Hooke - The Real Review

Quite pale colour, with an explosive and fascinating bouquet of dried flowers and dried herbs, bright and effusive, with lemon in the background. The wine is very refined and delicate on the tongue, with a hint of sweetness followed by appetising dry crispness, the acidity refreshing and in fine balance. The palate is elfin and long. A very smart young riesling with a big future ahead of it.

92 POINTS

Mike Bennie - Halliday's Wine Companion

A consistent performer from the ranks of well-priced Clare Valley riesling, and no disappointment from 2023. It's all Pink Lady apples and pink grapefruit juice, though we find touches of frangipani floral lift, some faint spice notes and a slosh of mandarin juice following through. It feels pretty but shows good steely rails of acidity, a compact nature with enough juiciness to be a good time, early. While perhaps missing a bit of the intensity of the 2022 release, the pleasure zones are hit with this release once more.