2013 vintage. Full-bodied baked golden apple, some smokiness, poached pear, some petrol. Probably had reached its peak and will not improve more with time.
2013 vintage. Full-bodied baked golden apple, some smokiness, poached pear, some petrol. Probably had reached its peak and will not improve more with time.
Jun 5th, 2018
Had this at a trade tasting last week and been meaning to post it! It has just a smidge of sweet to it but also sings of freshness and delight. Different than most Australian Rieslings I’ve had—in that it tasted indelibly like Riesling. Which is not shade against their Rieslings so much as it is shade on me for always failing to identify them in tests. Anyway, adored this wine. Would guzzle again.
Had this at a trade tasting last week and been meaning to post it! It has just a smidge of sweet to it but also sings of freshness and delight. Different than most Australian Rieslings I’ve had—in that it tasted indelibly like Riesling. Which is not shade against their Rieslings so much as it is shade on me for always failing to identify them in tests. Anyway, adored this wine. Would guzzle again.
1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2019
Estate situated in the quaint Polish Hill sub region of South Australia’s Clare Valley. Brothers Andrew & Neil Pike established Pikes in 1984 and continue to manage today. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of citrus & stone fruits adding floral notes. On the palate flavors of lemon/lime, peach & pineapple with honey and toasty biscuit notes. Medium+ finish ending with wet stone character. Very Good, some bottle age will benefit.
Estate situated in the quaint Polish Hill sub region of South Australia’s Clare Valley. Brothers Andrew & Neil Pike established Pikes in 1984 and continue to manage today. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of citrus & stone fruits adding floral notes. On the palate flavors of lemon/lime, peach & pineapple with honey and toasty biscuit notes. Medium+ finish ending with wet stone character. Very Good, some bottle age will benefit.
1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2019
Nice wine... but 100% not what would consider to be riesling. Not in the fruit tones, not in the acids.
Nice wine... but 100% not what would consider to be riesling. Not in the fruit tones, not in the acids.
1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2018
Great flavors of lime zest and candied lemon. Had with wasabi tuna and grilled peaches
Great flavors of lime zest and candied lemon. Had with wasabi tuna and grilled peaches
Sep 11th, 2015
Good Thai food tamer.
Jul 27th, 2015
I know it’s the style, but the sweetness is a more than I anticipated. Apples and lemons, citrus and honey. People love this wine but I think it is just ok.
I know it’s the style, but the sweetness is a more than I anticipated. Apples and lemons, citrus and honey. People love this wine but I think it is just ok.
Jun 20th, 2015
2013-lime candy, petrol, rocks. Lovely!
2013-lime candy, petrol, rocks. Lovely!
Apr 18th, 2015
Country Vitner
Aug 19th, 2014
Riesling, but atypical, and lovely. Racy acid, dry. Lemon, tart golden apple, underripe pineapple.
Riesling, but atypical, and lovely. Racy acid, dry. Lemon, tart golden apple, underripe pineapple.
Dec 24th, 2022
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
