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NOTES
Overlooking the breathtaking seascape of Marion Bay and Maria Island in South Eastern Tasmania, 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.
Marion Bay is steeped with history. The vineyard overlooks where Abel Tasman first landed in 1642, raised the Dutch flag and went ashore to also collect water. Later in 1772 French Navigator Marion du Fresne anchored his ships Mascarin and Castries in what is now known as Marion Bay.
TASTING NOTES
Deep garnet, good depth and hue; Complex, savoury with dried herb and lifted cherry characters. Hints of dark plum, dried flowers. Nicely integrated French oak. Very long, even and seamless palate with soft tannins and
Silky texture. Dark cherry characters well integrated with spicy French oak. Very good palate weight with a long lingering finish.
REVIEWS
A light- to medium-bodied wine with red cherry fruit predominant, starting to mature well; good line, length and balance. Ten gold medals. Screwcap.13.9% alc. Rating 90 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
AWARDS
The Moorilla Estate Claudio Alcorso Trophy “Best Tasmanian Wine”
2006 Royal Hobart International Wine Show, Class 42
Vineyards Association of Tasmania Trophy,
“Best Tasmanian Red Wine
2006 Royal Hobart International Wine Show, Class 42
Winemaking Tasmania Trophy, “Best Three Year Old Pinot Noir”
2008 Tasmanian Wine Show
Gold Medal Class 10 2008 Boutique Winemakers Show, Sydney
Gold Medal Class 22 2007 National Wine Show of Australia,
Gold Medal Class 42
2006 Royal Hobart International Wine Show,
Silver Medal Class 47 2007 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
Rated 94 James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion
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