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Product Notes
Created in Australia's magnificent Clare Valley, Pikes The Merle Reserve Riesling is a sight to behold in the world of wine. This fragrant, full-bodied and refreshing wine boasts intense aroma of zesty citrus fruits. The exemplary palate continues the fruit richness, showcasing refined lime-zest notes combined with a backbone of crystalline acidity. Matured with age, it reveals a hint of newfound complexity, with a vivid interplay of richness and minerality. Tailor-made for a special occasion, it epitomizes delicacy and depth, serving as an embodiment of Pikes' legacy of crafting world-class Rieslings.
Tasting Notes
Named after family matriarch, ‘The Merle’ is selected from the best parcels of Riesling from our Polish Hill River Estate. The Merle represents the pinnacle of Riesling at Pikes, showing concentration, sense of place and purity. Refined and delicate aromas of freshly cut lime, citrus blossom. There are mineral notes that speak to origin of the wine. Complex aromas of carraway seed add to the mix. Mouth watering from the start, a highly concentrated mix of sweet lime, bright acid and talcy texture. A long dry finish completes the experience