With a collective experience of more than 80 vintages, the opportunity of making world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay drew Peter Dawson and Tim James to Tasmania. The cool and dry climate, hungry soils and 30+ year-old vines grow grapes with great depth of flavour and intensity of character, which create their unique Chardonnay and Pinot Noir single vineyard wines. 

Quality and innovation have always been the driving forces behind winemakers Peter Dawson and Tim James. The grapes are grown on the Meadowbank vineyard, which is located approximately 60 kms north west of Hobart. Its rugged topography is bounded by the fast flowing, pristine waters of the Derwent river. Plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were first made in 1987. Vineyard patches selected for Dawson & James wines were planted in 1989 and vine age plays an important part in flavour development and the balance of the fruit.

“We remain utterly convinced that Australia’s finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir will be made in Tasmania and to be a part of that realisation is a challenge too great to resist.”