96 Points - Dave Brookes
Located high in Tasmania's Derwent Valley, the Meadowbank vineyard has long been considered as one of Tasmania's most important vineyards, having been a grower for some of the state's biggest names. Now under the winemaking of the highly credentialed Peter Dredge, Meadowbank are delivering some stunning wines under their own label, their Riesling is particularly impressive.
The 2024 Meadowbank Riesling is packed with rich tropical flavours; ultra-unctuous and sensationally zingy on the palate, with lifted aromatics of passionfruit and citrus (lemon and lime). A delightful juxtaposition of sweet yet sour, but still so dry and refreshing; delivering a truly exciting Tasmanian Riesling that is receiving plenty of well-deserved attention.
“96 Points. An Upper Derwent Valley riesling made by Peter Dredge that shows all the cut and crystalline focus that you'd expect from this top Tasmanian producer. Lime, grapefruit and green apple with hints of crushed riverstone, citrus blossom, clover, sea spray, lemon zest and lighter fennel at the top, and lemongrass further back. High-tensile stuff on the palate; it's all about pure, taut citrus and apple fruits and a vivid, brisk mineral cadence. Finishes long and moreish.”- Dave Brookes, The Wine Companion.
