Meadowbank Blanc de Noirs 2021 verdanel alongside a subtle hint of

alongside a subtle hint of wet slate

It gradually opens with notes of fresh fruit

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from antipasto platters to dishes with heady spice and/or challenging flavours

with savoury cashew notes supported by ripe stone and citrus fruits tethered by underlying salinity

Meadowbank Blanc de Noirs 2021 verdanel alongside a subtle hint ofPeter Dredge has vaulted Meadowbanks sparkling programme to great heights in no time. The estate started producing its Blanc de Noirs in 2018, so 2021 marks the fourth release. Dredge tells us Pinot Noir takes on lees characters earlier 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