Bremley Gamay 2024

Bright ruby red with lifted aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, violet and soft spice. The palate is juicy and energetic, showing fresh red cherry and sour berry fruit balanced by lively acidity and fine, gentle tannins. Subtle savoury and mineral notes add complexity, leading to a clean, refreshing finish with plenty of vibrancy and drinkability. Best enjoyed lightly chilled

The 2024 Gamay was crafted
from 100% destemmed fruit
and spent 12 days on skins to
develop colour, flavour and
gentle structure. Fermentation
was carried out using selected
yeast to ensure consistency and
purity. The wine was matured
for 10 months, with 50% in tank
and 50% in seasoned barrels,
with no new oak used. This
approach preserves the bright
fruit character while adding
subtle texture and complexity.

Bremley Vineyard is the northern most vineyard in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley.

Originally planted with 2 hectares of Chardonnay in the early 2000’s, the current custodians, James and Vanessa Bresnehan, have added Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Gamay to the mix.

Since purchasing the property in 2008, James and Vanessa have developed Vineyard area to its current 13Ha. Fruit had always been predominantly sold to other wine producers until the urge to create some iconic single vineyard wines presented itself. Having joined forces with famed winemakers Justin Bubb and Anna Pooley, the vision became reality.

The site itself is unique, with the vineyard laying beneath Gunnings Surgarloaf in a natural amphitheater protected from brutal summer north-westerly winds. Days during the growing season are long and warm, with the nights being cool due to the distance from moderating ocean influences. Site soils are mainly black cracking clays intermixed with dolerite.

Bremley is operated with a hands on approach. Both James and Vanessa manage the day to day running of the vineyard, which is based around a sustainable outlook, now and into the future.