2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Napa coast figs and dark licorice notes

figs and dark licorice notes

The scent is fresh with notes of apple and medlar followed by hints of almond and resin

tangerine zest and honeydew melon on display in this sleek white

while matching them pace for pace with concentrated fruit

2022 | Pikes 'The Merle' Riesling | Clare Valley Napa coast figs and dark licorice notesThis is still extremely youthful, the nose pure lemon sherbet in the first moment, but slowly revealing a wide spectrum of citrus notes, including lemon blossom. Very racy and tightly wound on the concentrated and sleek palate. You need to like acidity to fully appreciate the samurai sword like finish at this early stage in its life. Drinkable now, but best from 2024. 95 Pts James Suckling