Dr. Edge is made by Peter Dredge. Cutting his teeth at Petaluma under the watchful gaze of Brian Croser, he was lured to Tasmania and now resides in Hobart, working with his own label (Dr. Edge) as well as stepping into winemaking duties at Meadowbank.

Peter Dredge sourced the pinot noir for this particular wine from the Derwent Valley in the south of Tasmania. Bright, light ruby with notes of red cherries, mulberry and raspberry fruits cut with exotic spice, hanging game, amaro herbs, red licorice and citrus blossom. Chalky and airy with a nice blast of raspberry on the palate, a seam of mineral-laden saline acidity and a real lipsmacking finish. A lighter, funkier and filigreed style. Date: Mar 2023; Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $65.00; Drink by: 2030; Rating: 95 Points; Dave Brookes; James Halliday Wine Companion

Not then brightest in terms of colour, but gee it really has some get up and go. Strawberry, raspberry, mandarin skin, spice and earthiness. It’s light but full of energy, so much crunch and sappy strawberry flavour, cool and long, fine pumice stone tannin, and a sappy red fruited finish of excellent length. A bit umami with it, but precision, tightness and vigour is the thing here. Light but so brightly lit. Excellent. Date: Mar 2022; Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $65; Closure: Screwcap; Drink: 2024-2030; Rated: 95 Points; Gary Walsh; The Wine Front