95 Points - Ray Jordan
Firmly established as one of Australia's great Rieslings, the 2024 vintage of Pikes Traditionale Riesling represents the 40th release of this much loved Clare Valley wine. Marking a significant milestone for Pikes that underlines their longstanding commitment to producing top-line Riesling, the 2024 vintage is another cracking release that's already drawing plenty of high praise.
The 2024 Pikes Traditionale Riesling again displays the clarity and purity found in only the finest Clare Valley Riesling. Opening with classic aromas of lime, lemon and fresh cut apple, the palate is approachable with the ripe, fleshy Meyer Lemon, some classic Pikes lime notes and appealing underlying minerality. Another brilliant Pikes Riesling release that will please the many fans of this wine.
"95 Points. Consistently one of the finest Rieslings from Clare, especially when you consider value for money. This vintage turned out really well for Riesling in Clare. Most of the fruit comes from Pike’s Polish Hill River vineyards with the balance from other vineyards throughout the region. There is a degree of tension yet there is power and intensity with a fine minerality and subtle citrus tang. Lovely wine for current drinking and for the cellar. $28. Drink: 2024 - 2034"- Ray Jordan, winepilot.com.
"94 Points. If there is a more reliable wine, which can provide better value than this one, anywhere in Australia, please let me know. Sourced half from estate vineyards and half from growers throughout the Clare Valley, this is the 40th consecutive release of this wine, a fine achievement. Free run juice only and then three months post fermentation on lees. A pale yellow hue, the nose exhibits typical lemon/lime aromas, with florals, grapefruit pith, river stones and oystershells. A classic Clare Riesling, everything is in place. It offers a gentle balance, with fresh acidity and impressive length. A wine which will easily see ten to fifteen years in a good cellar (I’d be prepared to put money that every single previous release, from the time they started using screwcaps more than twenty years ago, would still be drinking well - these things will rival the Californian redwoods for longevity). Drink: 2024 - 2029. $28."- Ken Gargett, winepilot.com.
