Pikes Hills and Valleys Riesling 2022 75cl
£13.66
Attractive and inviting aromas of stone fruit and sweet limes are dominant, with floral notes of honeysuckle and lavender adding layers of complexity Bright lime and citrus fruits, perfectly balanced with soft sweetness and sherbet like acidity Hints of musk and a talcy like texture play in the background
Pikes The Merle Reserve Riesling 2022 75cl
£27.10
Named after the family matriarch, The Merle is selected exclusively from the best parcels of Riesling from Pikes Polish Hill River Estate The Merle represents the pinnacle of Riesling at Pikes: showing concentration, purity and a sense of place It has refined and delicate aromas of freshly cut lime, citrus blossom and clover honey There are mineral notes that speak to origin of the wine Complex aromas of caraway seed add to the mix Mouth watering from the start, a highly concentrated mix of sweet lime, lemon curd, papaya, green fennel, bright acid and talc-like texture A long dry finish completes the experience
Pikes Luccio Novello 2022 75cl
£16.88
A vibrant showing of fresh red fruits, boiled lollies, red confectionary, pomegranate and crushed rose petals Slight hints of dried herbs as the wine warms and opens in the glass Following through from the aroma is a mouthful of delicious red fruits Redcurrant, red cherries, pomegranate, and red plums Light to medium bodied, the popping acid line keeps things lively until whispers of savoury tannins bring things to a close
Pikes Luccio Fiano 2023 75cl
£17.09
A joyful exhibition of tropical fruit, honey dew melon, and citrus blossoms Medium bodied, tropical fruit and melons follow through to the palate joined by stone fruit The textural quality of Fiano shines through, providing a lovely softness that complements the bright flavours and acid line
Pikes Valley's End Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2022 75cl
£14.89
A vibrant showing of tropical fruits, including ripe passionfruit and lychee Even though the palate is bursting with sweet flavours, the tight line of acidity keeps everything in check, and it finishes deliciously dry with hints of minerality The Valley s End shows its sense of place in a truly delicious manner The Pikes Clare Valley site is unique, with tough acidic soils overlaying ancient dark grey siltstone of the Kadlunga Slate formation, which has rested beneath Polish Hill River for 650 million years
Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2022 75cl
£18.58
Pikes make one of the world s finest, most classic dry Rieslings in the Clare Valley: renowned as a prime location for this variety In pursuit of natural purity and finesse, 100% free-run juice (no pressing) is used for this top-quality wine Traditionale is vivid, bright and aromatic, and seems to leap out of the glass with fragrant white floral and kaffir lime character Full of citrus and lime on the palate, it is intense and concentrated, with mouth-watering acidity to keep everything in check The lingering finish is beautifully-balanced
Pikes Luccio Novello 2021 75cl
£15.29
A vibrant showing of fresh red fruits, boiled lollies, red confectionary, pomegranate and crushed rose petals Slight hints of dried herbs as the wine warms and opens in the glass Following through from the aroma is a mouthful of delicious red fruits Redcurrant, red cherries, pomegranate, and red plums Light to medium bodied, the popping acid line keeps things lively until whispers of savoury tannins bring things to a close
Pikes Eastside Shiraz 2017 75cl
£17.88
Dark cherry, blueberry, raspberry and chocolate, intermingled with subtle spices and earthy graphite notes The medium palate weight and silky texture profile are hallmark Eastside Black cherry and blueberry fruit point to the wine s delicious acid structure, whilst hints of aniseed and lightly charred oak provide interest The long lasting yet soft tannin profile is accompanied perfectly by the bright fruit core to create a balanced finish
Pikes The Plantation Grenache 2019 75cl
£17.48
Bright cherry red, this instantly appealing wine shows a vibrant display of ripe red fruits, together with complex spice, herb and flower notes Raspberry and red cherry dominate, backed up by rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus leaf and liquorice, this is soft and elegant, with feather-like delicacy Beautifully balanced, with super-silky tannins and a refined, sustained finish Bravo!