Pikes Reserve ‘The Merle’ Reserve Riesling 2025 alsace-aoc wild raspberry and dried rose

wild raspberry and dried rose petals

Maturation on lees in stainless steel adds texture and malo-lactic fermentation is prevented to ensure vibrancy

Spending just three months in mostly old barrique

Expect crunchy acidity and thirst-quenching satisfaction—sappy red fruits

This is utterly irresistible

Pikes Reserve ‘The Merle’ Reserve Riesling 2025 alsace-aoc wild raspberry and dried roseTypically restrained for a young Merle displaying pristine aromas of lime lemon and stone fruits along with a hint of wet slate and talc. Again restrained subtle with the citrus characters the main drivers but once the acid kicks in the whole thing livens up and the textural talc elements of the palate are apparent. It displays great length of flavour and a pureness that typifies this vineyard.