Pauletts Winemaker Series EKS Elodie, Watervale Syrah 2024
G 95
With EKS, the winemaker gets to play around with whole bunches and single vineyard Watervale grapes, and the result is one lovely, rounded, spicy, sweet- fruited Syrah. It is also a wine of hidden depths. Aromas light up in black plum, blackberry, aniseed and spice. Rolls out smoothly, delivering layers of ripe, dark plum and blackberry, cassis flavours and the liveliest of spices. Comes framed in fine, elegant tannins that hold bright throughout. Nicely balanced and textural, it drives deep through the finish. Drink now–2034 Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2025 G 95 A super delicious youngster already showing plenty of Clare Riesling personality with its florals, citrus and fragrant bath powder aromas. There is a smooth, textural element to this wine that makes it easy to get to know and enjoy early. It opens up on a flavour bed of lime curd and lemon butter, candied rind, apple and spice. Dry and pithy to close. Drink now–2035 Pikes The Merle Riesling 2025 G 95 The Merle comes classically proportioned from Polish Hill River fruit and is well known for its age-ability. The ’25 vintage offers a linear, pure line of citrus lime that is deeply concentrated for a Riesling so young. It tingles the tastebuds, puckers the mouth with citrus zestiness. Lime peel, lemon pith, quince and apple lay the groundwork on the palate, and assisted by juicy, laser-like acidity, it runs long. Give it more time and more will be revealed. Drink now–2038 Pikes The E.W.P. Shiraz 2023 G 95 Has a timeless quality about it, the epitome of classic Clare Shiraz that is both generous and spice-driven now, but with so much potential yet to be fully explored. Give it time. Scents rise in plum and sweet black fruits, liquorice, chocolate and baking spices. Riding on a bed of firm, earthy tannins, the palate is taut, filled in by woody spiced oak overtones, chocolate, plum, dark fruits, spice and earth. A pleasing, all round complexity of flavours, fully integrated. Drink now–2040 Rieslingfreak No. 2 Polish Hill River Riesling 2025 G 95 Tart, tangy and super fresh in spring flowers and honeysuckle florals on the bouquet with lime juice, green apple, sweet basil and kaffir lime. Flavours of grapefruit, lemon pith and lime with a hint of lemon candied peel carry long and super lively on a line of racy acidity. Stays bright and brisk and long. Drink now–2035
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Clare Valley
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