Pikes Traditionale Riesling

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Wine Description

The Riesling vines that produce Pikes Dry Riesling Traditionale enjoy east to southeast exposure and for the most part are ungrafted with just a small percentage planted on rootstock. The soils are red brown earth over clay, with slate and broken bluestone sub-soil. It is this slate and bluestone sub-soil as well as the cooler climate of Polish Hill that contributes to Riesling’s intense mineral character and complexity.

“Translucent straw-yellow. Finely etched citrus zest and pear aromas, along with building floral and quinine flourishes. Dry and nervy on the palate, offering refreshingly bitter lemon zest, pear skin and succulent herb flavors and a hint of ginger. Finishes tight and precise, with the citrus zest note lingering.”
— Vinous, Sep 2022

"Notes of bright citrus, wax, kerosene, flower blossoms and honey lead into a bone-dry palate that's fruit-driven, steering it away from overt austerity. Tangy fruit, crunchy acidity, a slippery texture and a mouthwatering finish all work in harmony with one another, making it hard to resist another sip.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2022

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Soil composition

Red-Brown earth over Clay with broken Bluestone subsoil

Training method

VSP

Varietal composition:

100% Riesling

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

25 days

Fermentation temperature:

52 - 59 °F

pH level:

2.8

Acidity:

8.0 g/L

Alcohol:

11.5 %

Residual sugar:

3.9 g/L

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