2025 Bream Creek Riesling $36
I wouldn't mind a dollar for every glass of Bream Creek Riesling I've enjoyed over the years. Strange that, given that the vineyard overlooking Maria Island at the southern end of the East Coast is among the coolest in the State and you would expect some marked variability in wine style and quality.
But owner Fred Peacock loves the variety. He's been a witness to more Tasmanian Riesling vintages than he would care to admit. (Somewhere in excess of 40, I suspect.) The legendary viticulturist really knows how the variety ticks on those deep, rich clay loams at Bream Creek.
Bream Creek Rieslings through the 1990s often carried a fair bit of residual sugar, with some vintages being noticeably sweet. The style has dried out over the years, with the 2025 somewhere close to 6.5g/L. That makes it very accessible for the vast number of cellar door visitors that will touch base with the wine over the next 6 months or so.
Indeed, given the wine's youth, it's surprisingly forward. Its aromas and flavours are archetypal Tasmanian Riesling, with white flower aromatics wafting from the glass in addition to the expected lime/citrus notes. The palate is juicy and more-ish, with plenty of lime character threading its way past those slightly restrained Granny Smith/Golden Delicous apple elements that tend to show their hand early on in the wine's life.
The wine's acidity – sometimes the variety's Achilles Heel in Tasmania – is well matched to the ripe fruit. There's freshness and vibrancy, but it's by no means assertive.
Bream Creek Rieslings have always been good candidates for the cellar. My hunch is the wine's current drinking enjoyment will ensure it's an early bloomer. Roll out the freshly-shucked Tassie oysters!
Source: Cellar door purchase.
The cellar door is open 6 days a week. Closed Tuesday. Refer to the website for opening times.
Last page update: 28 June 2026