Tasting Notes
Meadowbank started producing its Blanc de Noirs in 2018, so 2020 marks the third release. Peter Dredge tells us that Pinot Noir takes on lees characters quicker than Chardonnay, so his Blanc de Noirs will always be released from a more recent vintage than the Blanc de Blancs. The fruit grows on a northeast-facing block with sandy soils over coffee rock on a rolling, five-degree slope in the Far Horse Vineyard.
This release was vinified in stainless steel, and Pete only extracted the cream of the crop, using just 300 litres of juice per tonne in its production (the norm is 500-550 litres). The wine spent three years on lees before disgorgement with zero dosage. - Importer Note
High in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, Meadowbank began when Gerald Ellis defied the odds and planted vines on his sheep farm in 1976—at a time when many believed Tasmanian vines wouldn’t flourish. Today, the property, stewarded by Gerald, his wife Sue, and their daughter Mardi, has grown into one of Tasmania’s most iconic vineyard estates. Their vineyard now spans over 50 hectares, anchored on distinctive soils of loose sand and sandstone over coffee rock—rich in iron and organic matter—that deliver fruit of near-ethereal quality.
In 2015, celebrated winemaker Peter Dredge joined the family in both ownership and winemaking, bringing finesse and a site-driven vision that revitalized Meadowbank’s wine program. Now, the label produces a compelling range made in very small batches—Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gamay, Syrah, and sparkling—all crafted to channel the purity, tension, and freshness of the Derwent Valley terroir.
Meadowbank embodies pioneering spirit, grounded in stewardship, family and fun, and today is a reference for expressive, cool-climate Tasmanian wine that balances refinement with a genuine sense of place.
| Product Type | Wine Sparkling Australasia |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Sub Region | Derwent Valley |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |