Pike & Joyce Ceder Riesling 2024

Lenswood Riesling which spent four months on lees, the fruit here came from a vineyard at a lofty 600 metres above sea level (technically 593, but we’ll give them the difference). The colour here is a near transparent straw, which is a little deceptive given the explosion of such pronounced Riesling aromas, that comes with the first sniff. Limes, spices, florals and pink grapefruit are all fighting for attention, but the result is seamless and harmonious. Still youthful, of course, this is a Riesling of finesse and focus with very good length, intensity running the full journey. There is bright acidity as well. A finely balanced Riesling which will offer pleasure for the next eight to ten years. Did anyone expect anything else given that a Pike was involved?