2025 Meadowbank Riesling

A breathtakingly pure and precisely structured Tasmanian Riesling 

Extraordinary mineral precision and the cool-climate tension, 

96 points and extraordinary value at $50.

96 Points – Vinous

Coal River Valley, Tasmania

$50 a bottle
Riesling • Meadowbank • Tasmania

"Meadowbank — the Ellis family's celebrated Coal River Valley estate, farming Tasmania since the 1970s. Breathtakingly pure Tasmanian Riesling of extraordinary mineral precision — 96 points and one of the great value propositions in Australian Riesling."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with brilliant clarity and hints of green — luminous, pure and inviting.

Aroma:
Pure and extraordinarily complex with:

• lime zest and green apple
• citrus blossom and white flowers
• stone fruit and subtle honey
• extraordinary mineral precision and the cool-climate tension of the Coal River Valley

Tasmanian Riesling of world-class aromatic purity — the lime intensity and mineral precision of the Coal River Valley delivering Riesling of extraordinary freshness, tension and cool-climate finesse that rivals the finest German and Clare Valley expressions.

Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and excellent balance.
Expect layers of:

• lime, lemon and green apple
• citrus blossom and stone fruit
• white pepper and subtle honey
• extraordinary mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• crisp acidity delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length

The wine delivers lime purity with mineral precision, combining the Ellis family's celebrated winemaking with the Meadowbank estate's extraordinary Coal River Valley terroir and the mineral tension that defines great Tasmanian Riesling.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering lime zest, citrus blossom and the extraordinary mineral precision that defines great Tasmanian Riesling.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Vinous

About Meadowbank Riesling

Meadowbank is one of Tasmania's most celebrated and respected boutique wineries, founded by the Ellis family in the Coal River Valley near Richmond — one of Tasmania's warmest and driest wine regions, producing wines of extraordinary mineral precision and cool-climate finesse. The Ellis family have been farming Meadowbank since the 1970s, establishing one of Tasmania's most celebrated and enduring wine estates. Tasmania's pristine cool-climate terroir, clean air and maritime influence produce Riesling of extraordinary purity, mineral precision and age-worthiness — and at 96 points and $50, the Meadowbank Riesling is one of the great value propositions in Australian Riesling.

It represents:

• breathtakingly pure Tasmanian Riesling from one of the island's most celebrated and respected boutique producers
• the Ellis family's Coal River Valley expression — farming Tasmania since the 1970s, 96-point quality at $50
• one of the great value propositions in Australian Riesling — world-class Tasmanian mineral precision at an exceptional everyday price

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2025
• Variety: Riesling
• Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
• Producer: Meadowbank
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2039 (will develop beautifully with age)

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and Tasmanian seafood
• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Spicy dishes
• Soft and fresh cheeses
• As an aperitif

Why We Love It

This is breathtakingly pure, precisely structured Tasmanian Riesling from one of the island's most celebrated and respected boutique producers — the Ellis family farming Tasmania since the 1970s.
At $50, it delivers 96-point Vinous quality and one of the great value propositions in Australian Riesling.

Drink now for vibrant primary character — or cellar for extraordinary Tasmanian mineral complexity to come.