2018 Pikes The Merle Clare Valley Riesling

Sourced entirely from Pikes’ Polish Hill River vineyard. It may well be, as Neil Pike says, made for the eight- to 10-year long haul, but I’d be happy to have a glass tonight. It’s beautifully balanced and spacious – not a word that I use often – thus allowing the complexity and texture to build with grace. 12% alc. RRP $48 / 2033 / Pikes pikeswines.com.au