98 Points - James Halliday
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 2023 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.
"98 Points. Beautiful Meadowbank, on Tasmania's upper Derwent River, is primarily a grape grower with 52 ha of vines - enough for only 800 dozen directed to wines contract-made by Peter Dredge. It's such a ravishing wine, as rich and deep as it is pure and fine. Redefines citrus. $39. 11.5% alc. Drink to 2043"- James Halliday, Top 100 Wines 2023, The Weekend Australian.
