One of the first wineries you will come across as you enter the town of Langhorne Creek is Bremerton on your left.
Housed in an historic stable is a warm and welcoming cellar door, with their sense of humour on display at the entrance!
The cellar door has knowledgeable and friendly staff who share the history of vintages in the region and the differences in wine making techniques used by chief winemaker Rebecca Wilson.
The Batonnage Chardonnay ($32) is buttery and toasty, but without that overwhelming 80's style oak. Plus it boasts a lingering tongue coating texture.
The Tempranillo/Graciano ($24) is amazingly fragrant with roses and light bodied enough to enjoy on it's own on a hot summer afternoon.
Platters and pizzas, both laden with local produce, are available in the rustic-chic dining space at floor level. Take away picnic packs are also offered.
There is a strong artistic theme, with historical photos of the cellar door's restoration, an exhibit of artworks painted on barrel ends in the dining area, and a mezzanine level with another exhibit.
A wide array of local produce is also available to taste, try and take home, so there is plenty to keep you occupied while waiting for your picnic pack to be prepared.
The picnic pack is handed over with a smile and an explanation that it takes a little while to prepare as they heat the local bread rolls that are tucked into the beautifully presented box.
Waiting to see inside the box is the hardest part as we travel to nearby Lake Alexandrina for our gourmet Bremerton picnic. This has to be the best packaged picnic hamper I've ever collected. There is a perfect variety of dips, bread, dukkah, olives, sun dried tomatoes, goat curd, cloth bound cheddar, brescaola, prosciutto and crackers. All are branded and arranged artfully in a box that comes with plates, biodegradable cutlery, and napkins.
Bremerton has a wonderful, welcoming feel and really interesting wines. It is well worth a visit while in Langhorne Creek. read more