94 Points - Ray Jordan
Firmly established as one of Australia's great Rieslings, the 2025 vintage of Pikes Traditionale Riesling represents the 41st release of this much loved Clare Valley wine. Underlying their longstanding commitment to producing top-line Riesling, the 2025 vintage is another cracking release that's already drawing plenty of high praise.
The 2025 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.
"94 Points. The test of a good vineyard is often how well it performs in challenging years, and 2025 was certainly a challenging one. Yet the wine has emerged as something of a triumph. It’s a Clare Valley wine and produced with 100% free-run juice, then kept on lees for about three months, introducing a level of texture to the keenly edged palate. The perfumed mix of lemons and lime is evident immediately, and then the palate displays that subtle tension through the acid and a fine minerality that extends through to the finish. It never fails to disappoint, and it’s another excellent example of what Pikes can do. $29."- Ray Jordan, Winepilot.com.
