2025 Bream Creek Chardonnay, Tasmania

Delicate aromas of honeydew, white nectarine and white peach lead into subtle hints of Graham cracker, setting the stage for a palate of impressive weight and depth. Here, the oak steps confidently forward, bringing waves of cedar that intertwine with white stone fruit and almond flavours. A lingering, refreshing grapefruit lift carries the finish, suggesting both vitality now and a long life ahead.

About Bream Creek

Bream Creek is one of the Tasmania’s oldest vineyards, located 50 minutes east of Hobart on a ridge overlooking the Tasman Sea.

It is gently sloping site of deep soils ranging from brown to black clay loams with stonier higher grounds. With significant maritime influence, the surrounding topography and forests offer a natural windbreak from the strong, cold winds. The growing seasons are typically long and mild, with cool frost-free springs, long sunny summer days and an extended autumn ripening period to enhance flavour development. Most of the vineyard work, including pruning and picking, is done by hand.

The vineyards were originally planted from 1974, at that point mainly to Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer.

In 1990 renowned Tasmanian vigneron Fred Peacock purchased the property, increasing the plantings of Pinot Noir and adding Sauvignon Blanc, as well as one of the first Schönburger vines in the southern hemisphere.

The total area planted to vines is today at 7.5 hectares.