Meadowbank Pinot Noir 2025

Meadowbank Pinot Noir is a light-footed Derwent Valley Pinot from a north-facing block of old vines.

Exposure and airflow are what this parcel has going for it: slopes falling away to the north, loose sand and sandstone over dark brown coffee rock, that iron-bound sand giving the wines their savoury edge. Gerald Ellis planted the vines in 1987, and Peter Dredge reckons them a combination of MV6 and D5V12. The 2025 crop was hand-harvested across two weeks, fermented on skins for a fortnight, then pressed to finish fermentation in a mix of old and new French barriques. Nine months in oak followed, and the wine went into bottle without fining.

Fine and fragrant, with red cherry, dried herbs and a sappy freshness that keeps it moving. The tannins are soft and the acid is bright. Serve at 15 degrees with roast chicken, duck sausage, or a bowl of mushroom pasta.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.