Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2023

Aroma: Bouquet of flowers, red fruits (cherries, plums, raspberries), with hints of cedar and spice.
Palate: Fresh red fruits, subtle tannins, with a long finish of cocoa and spice.

The 2023 Pinot Noir was made from grapes grown in the cool maritime climate of Tasmania’s East Coast, which provides a long growing season ideal for the slow ripening of Pinot Noir. This vintage is known for its expressive fruit profile—red and dark cherries, raspberries, and a touch of spice—balanced by fine-grained tannins and subtle oak integration​.

The wine was fermented using minimal intervention to allow the natural characteristics of the fruit and terroir to shine through. It was aged in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barrels, which contributed to its complex structure and long finish.

Planted in 1974 on Tasmania’s east coast, our vineyard at Bream Creek is one of the state’s oldest. 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.

The vineyard is planted on a north-east ridge overlooking Marion Bay and the Tasman Sea on Tasmania’s east coast. This combination of a gently sloping site, coastal location and maritime influence provides optimal ripening conditions for premium quality grapes. The long, mild seasons feature cool frost free springs, long sunny summer days with gentle sea breezes to moderate the summer heat and an extended autumn ripening period to enhance flavour development. The surrounding topography and forest offer a natural windbreak from the strong, cold winds.

Soils are deep and range from brown to black clay loams with a little small stone on the higher ground. Particular attention has been made to match varieties to the different range of soil types within the vineyard.

All vines are vertical-shoot positioned, with most of the management, including pruning and picking, done by hand. With both small berries and quite small bunches, the very modest yields enhance the typical varietal characters – perfect for truly cool climate winemaking.

The Location
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. Later in 1772, French Navigator Marion du Fresne anchored his ships Mascarin and Castries in what is now known as Marion Bay.

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, jewellers 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.

92 Points Halliday Wine Companion.
92 Points The Real Review.
93+ Points The Wine Front.
94 Points Wine Showcase Magazine.
Gold Medal 2024 International Wine & Spirits Awards.
Trophy “Wine of Show” 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show
Trophy “Best Red Wine” 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show
Trophy “Best Pinot Noir” 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show
Trophy “Champion Wine of Show” 2024 National Cool Climate Wine Show
Trophy “Best Red Wine” 2024 National Cool Climate Wine Show
Trophy “Best Pinot Noir” 2024 National Cool Climate Wine Show
Trophy “Pinot Noir of Show” 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Show