Meadowbank Riesling 2023

Aromatic and open with Gardenia, lemon, saltbush, dried oregano, grapefruit, pawpaw and green mango. Rich and almost full bodied, indeed I’m not sure we’ve ever had a Tasmanian Riesling with such dimensions and depth as this. For all its size and opulent shape, it’s very focused and structured, the richness of fruit tensioned by minerals, spice and salt. Just off-dry, many drinkers won’t pick up this aspect, but it’s all the better for it, and increases the versatility with food. Succulent, intense and sensual, shape shifting my idea of the variety in Tasmania and Australia. Without doubt one of our favourite wines of 2023. Waters Wine Co

Beautiful Meadowbank, on Tasmania’s upper Derwent River, is primarily a grape grower with 52ha 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. 98 points & Top 100 Wines of the Year – James Halliday, The Weekend Australian