While the modern Tasmanian wine industry is young in terms of years established, Bream Creek can be considered as one of the industry’s pioneering wineries. The vineyard at Bream Creek was planted in the early 1970s, making it amongst the earliest commercial vineyards planted in Tasmania. The Bream Creek brand was established by leading Tasmanian vigneron Fred Peacock back in 1990, at a time when there were less than 10 commercial wineries in the entire state. For 30 years Bream Creek wines have been consistent award winners, helping to showcase the very best of Tasmanian wines to Australia (and the rest of the world).
Planted in 1974 on Tasmania’s east coast, Bream Creek is one of the state’s oldest vineyards. The original 5 hectares consisted mainly of Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.
The vineyard was purchased by Fred Peacock in August 1990, who increased Pinot Noir plantings and introduced Sauvignon Blanc and Schonburger (one of the earliest commercial plantings in the Southern Hemisphere of this rare German varietal). With Fred's trademark dedication and passion, this pristine vineyard is now a showcase of grape varieties ideally suited to the cool maritime climate of East coast Tasmania.Marion Bay is steeped in history. Bream Creek Vineyard overlooks the place where Abel Tasman first landed in 1642 to collect water and to plant the Dutch flag.
Today, the Bream Creek district is a rural area with a small but thriving coastal community, well known for its artisans such painters, sculptors, fine furniture makers, jewelers and potters as well as a growing number of boutique wineries, cideries and distilleries. Bream Creek Vineyard forms an integral part of this passionate rural mosaic.
Tastings the Iconic Bream Creek Reserve Wines
Bream Creek Vineyard 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir - This is a powerful and complex wine, reflective of its Reserve status. Upon opening the nose is aromatic, with lifted dark cherry, plum and spice aromas. The rich palate features intense dark cherry and berry flavors, matched by fine tannins and bright acidity and finishing with superb length and intensity.This iconic Pinot Noir has impressed any wine critics and pioneers below mentioned are few of many recognitions the wine received and we believe it's just the beginning.
Trophy “Best Pinot Noir” 2022 Australian Cool Climate Wine Show.,Trophy “Best Pinot Noir” 2022 WineWise Small Vigneron Awards,Master Medal 2023 Global Pinot Noir Masters,"Grand" Gold Medal 2023 International Wine & Spirit Awards (Spain),Gold Medal 2023 Aurora International Taste Challenge (South Africa), 97 points The Real Review
Bream Creek Vineyard 2022 Reserve Chardonnay - This limited release Chardonnay exhibits a complex nose of white peach, nectarine skin and white flowers. The palate is intense and textured, spiced stone and citrus fruit flavors supported by French oak and pristine grapefruit acidity. A wine of class, depth and persistence, it is enjoyable now, yet may also be confidently cellared.The Reserve chardonnay is equally impressive. It has not just impressed us but many wine critics and writers and has received many awards recognising this fantastic chardonnay.
Gold Medal 2023 Asia Wine Awards (Hong Kong),Gold Medal 2023 Aurora International Taste Challenge (South Africa),Gold Medal 2023 International Wine & Spirit Awards (Spain),96 points Wine Showcase Magazine (July/August 2023),94 points Halliday Wine Companion
