MEADOWBANK PINOT NOIR 2023

Style: Spicy & Bright

Moderated by the river, Meadowbanks vines are rooted in loose sand and sandstone overlying dark brown, coffee rock, rich in iron oxides and organic matter. Its what our gumbooted wine grower friends might call quality dirt. Its a terroir that has developed an impressive fan base, ranging from Kate Hill, Domaine Simha, Glaetzer Dixon and Ministry of Clouds, to larger producers such as House of Arras and Bay of Fires.

When the news of the partnership broke in 2016, Campbell Mattinson wrote, Peter Dredge at Meadowbank, Now that should be interesting. He was not wrong. Regardless of what has come before, you can expect something completely different from this point forward. As most of our clients are well aware, Peter Dredge brings an enormous level of industry respect with him into the relationship. This is not misplaced. His first set of Meadowbank wines are seriously impressive and helped him to scoop the 2017 Young Guns of Wine Peoples Choice Award. They have also received a range of glowing reviews from the critics. BIBENDUM

It fairly pops with red cherry and ripe strawberry, theres also some spice, dried flowers and something a little bit earthy, like brown mushrooms, with a just a hint of smoky reduction. Its juicy and succulent, with cool balanced acidity, and if you swish it around in your mouth, theres fine emery board tannin that feels very nice, along with a pleasantly sappy edge. The finish is long, spicy and sweetly fruited. Its lovely now, though likely better again with a couple more years under its belt. 95 GARY WALSH

Region: Southern Tasmania

Variety: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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