2025 Bremley Chardonnay, Coal River Valley

James and Vanessa Bresnehan purchased the Bremley property in 2008 after careers in the Royal Australian Navy, developing the vineyard from its original two hectares of Chardonnay to its current 13 hectares of Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Gamay. For years the fruit was eagerly snapped up by other premium producers but in 2021 they teamed up with winemakers Justin Bubb and Anna Pooley to make the Bremley name on the label a reality.

This is the northernmost vineyard in Tasmania's Coal River Valley, situated in a natural amphitheatre beneath Gunnings Sugarloaf on black cracking clay soils intermixed with dolerite. The site is protected from the region's occasionally harsh north-westerly winds during the summer months. The vines enjoy long warm days and cool nights throughout the season, allowing slow flavour build-up while preserving natural acidity.

The 2025 Chardonnay was whole bunch pressed and settled overnight before being racked to French oak puncheons of which a third were new. The wine rested in barrels after fermentation for nine months with minimal lees stirring, allowing the fruit to remain expressive while building subtle structure and depth. Bottled without fining

Pale straw, the nose is fine and detailed with aromas of white peach and citrus blossom, a gentle floral lift with subtle oak spice and mineral notes. The palate is focused and composed with bright acidity, creamy mid-palate texture and a clean, persistent finish.

A serious Tasmanian Chardonnay from a vineyard that is only beginning to show what it can do. Tiny volumes available, get in quick if you’re interested.

Drink now through 2032.