Bream Creek Reserve Pinot 2008
$3699each
$443DOZEN
WineryBream Creek
Fruit Pinot Noir
Regions Marion Bay
  Tasmania
Each $36.99
$443.00
Currently out of stock
A prolific award winner on the national wine show circuit, by virtue of a profound palate in the style of the old world's great Pinot Noir. A representation of great finesse, extremely limited in supply, very few barrels are ever bottled in line with the estate's policy of only releasing those parcels worthy of the Reserve label. Bream Creek is a powerful Pinot Noir with firm structure and enormous complexity. More savoury than fruit in style, the nose shows pepper, dried herbs and earth characters. The palate is powerful with great length and lovely fine grained tannins.
The Bream Creek vineyard enjoys a cool frost free spring, long sunny summer days with sea breezes and an extended autumn ripening period. Surrounded by neighbouring forest and windbreaks, the site is nicely sheltered from strong and cold winds producing crisp cool climate wines. Particular attention has been made to match varieties to the different range of soil types within the vineyard to produce premium boutique wines. Soils are deep and range from brown to black clay loams with a little small stone on the higher ground. The property features a large dam which is used sparingly for trickle irrigation. Crop yields are very modest with the emphasis on modestly sized bunches of small berries.
TASTING NOTES
Deep clear ruby red. The bouquet has exquisite dark cherry, spice, rhubarb and dried flower characters. The palate shows true finesse, seamless lingering berry fruit flavours with fine silky, smooth tannins. These have all been integrated with perfect oak balance. Drinking very well now, and will continue to develop in the cellar if required. Try it with marinated and roasted game.
 Bream Creek
Overlooking the breathtaking seascape of Marion Bay and Maria Island, Bream Creek is one of the first commercial vineyards planted in Tasmania
The original consortium in 1973 planted 5 hectare of vines consisting mainly of Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. In August 1990, the vineyard was purchased by Fred Peacock - one of Tasmania’s leading viticulturalists. Fred’s priority was to increase Pinot Noir plantings and introduce Sauvignon Blanc and Schonburger (the first commercial plantings in the Southern Hemisphere.) The Riesling vines are now over 30 years old, some of the oldest commercial vines in Tasmania. With Fred’s dedication and passion, the vineyard is now a 7.5 hectare showcase of premium Tasmanian varieties. Bream Creek»
Pinot Noir