Brook Eden vineyard in North East Tasmania is the culmination of a five year search for a vineyard site capable of producing truly exquisite, cool-climate still and sparkling wines. There are only a few such places in the world. Established in 1988 on the banks of Pipers Brook in northeast Tasmania, Brook Eden is nestled in a picturesque valley of rolling green hills. The vineyards are sited along an ancient ridge of deep, gravelly, well-drained, volcanic soil, which runs down to Pipers Brook on one side and a spring-fed, native wetland on the other.

Peter McIntosh and Sue Stuart purchased Brook Eden from Sheila Bezemer in 2004. At 41° south and at an altitude of 160 m it is one of the coolest sites in Tas, and (in the words of the new owners) 'represents viticulture on the edge'. While the plantings remain the same (1 ha pinot noir, 0.75 ha chardonnay and 0.25 ha riesling), yield has been significantly reduced, resulting in earlier picking and better quality grapes. James Halliday Wine Companion

Deep red cherry in colour, medium bodied, with a complex nose of ripe berry fruits and smoky dark chocolate. Raspberries, plums, blackcurrant and dark chocolate fill the palate, with just a touch of firm, ripe tannins to soften over the next year or so. Will benefit from time in the bottle, allowing the nose and palate to open out and develop. This Pinot also exhibits low alcohol from the wild yeast (naturally occurring) ferment we used with this vintage. Cellar for 5+ years. 12% alc/vol.