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Josef Chromy's story is one of the most remarkable in Australian wine. He fled Czechoslovakia in 1950 as a penniless 19-year-old, eventually settling in Tasmania and building a butchery empire before turning to wine in his sixties. After developing and selling brands including Jansz, Heemskerk and Tamar Ridge, Josef launched his namesake winery in 2007, aged 76, at the Relbia property just south of Launceston. In just four years the estate picked up 14 trophies and 170 medals, and the 2011 Chardonnay was named Best Chardonnay in the World at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Josef passed the business on in 2022, but the estate continues producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wine true to his cool climate philosophy.
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Stick to One Corner of the Island
Every region in Tasmania grows something a little differently. Building a bundle around one region, say the Tamar Valley or the East Coast, is a way to really get to know a place, its soil, its climate, its particular way of making Pinot Noir or Riesling. It's less about variety and more about depth.
Get to Know a Variety Properly
Tasmania makes more than one style of Pinot Noir, more than one style of Riesling. Building a bundle around a single variety lets you taste how region, producer and approach can change the same grape into something completely different from bottle to bottle.
Follow One Winemaker's Range
Behind every label is a person making decisions, about the vineyard, the vintage, the style they're going for. Building a bundle around a single producer is a way to taste those decisions side by side and get a real sense of what makes their wine theirs.
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Josef Chromy's Sauvignon Blanc is one of the more complex expressions of the variety in Tasmania. Intense citrus, kiwi fruit, gooseberry, and fresh cut grass on the nose, with herbal notes of fennel, dill, and crunchy celery adding a distinctive layer of freshness. Dry and mineral driven on the palate, with pomelo, fresh lemon juice, and lime zest, and a chalky texture that sets it apart. Elevated acidity and a clean, zesty finish. Pair with fresh seafood, goat's cheese, or light summer dishes. Drink now through 2028.
Josef Chromy's Chardonnay is a wine of elegance, purity, and freshness. Nuts, oak spice, flint, and a bright bouquet of citrus and stone fruit on the nose. The palate has a mineral, chalky quality with a touch of sea spray and lively acidity driving tension and energy throughout. Citrus, fine toasty oak, and a subtle note of nutmeg spice lead to a long, moreish finish. A serious Chardonnay from one of Tasmania's great estates. Pair with fresh crayfish, pan-seared scallops, or aged soft cheese. Drink now through 2031.
Josef Chromy's Sparkling Rosé is youthful, vibrant, and made for sharing. Salmon pink with a lively fine bead, the nose offers crisp Granny Smith apple and fresh strawberry. The palate is clean and textured, with lifted field berry flavours carrying through to a long, fresh finish. A sparkling rosé that delivers brightness and length with every sip. Pair with fresh fruit, soft cheeses, or light canapés. Drink now.
Josef Chromy's NV Cuvée is bright, elegant, and made for sharing. Pale straw with a lively fine bead, the nose offers crisp Granny Smith apple and citrus. Crunchy green apple and lemon on the palate, complemented by subtle toasted biscuit and delicate aldehydic layering that adds depth and refinement. A sparkling wine that balances vibrancy and sophistication from one of Tasmania's great estates. Pair with fresh oysters, soft cheeses, or light canapés. Drink now.
The flagship Chromy Pinot steps up with more complexity and ambition. Lifted aromatics of sweet spice and toasty oak weave through plum, cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, with bramble, leather, and earthy undertones adding depth. The palate is concentrated and juicy with red fruit, smoked meat, dark chocolate mousse and fine tannins for long, satisfying finish. A serious wine from a serious producer. Pair with duck confit, venison, or aged hard cheese. Drink now through 2030.
The Pepik is Josef Chromy's approachable, everyday Chardonnay and it's a very good one. Freshly cut pear, Granny Smith apple, lemon zest, and juicy mandarin on the nose, with a mineral undertone of crushed pebbles, chalk, and candle wax. The palate is lively and fresh, with citrus and stone fruit balanced by clean, mineral-driven acidity. Long, savoury finish with excellent length. Pair with fresh seafood, light pasta, or soft cheeses. Drink now through 2028.
Named after Josef Chromy's childhood nickname, the Pepik is the approachable, everyday side of one of Tasmania's great estates. Cherry red with raspberry highlights, the nose is fresh and lifted with sweet berry fruits, red mulberry, and a hint of spice. The palate is bright and juicy with red cherries, raspberries, and delicate tannins that make it effortlessly drinkable. A wine that doesn't take itself too seriously, and is better for it. Pair with pizza, pasta, or a casual Friday. Drink now through 2026.
Josef Chromy's Pinot Gris is one of the most aromatic and complex expressions of the variety in Tasmania. Honeydew melon, blushed peach skin, exotic lychee, and warming ginger spice on the nose. The palate is rich and textured with an mouthfeel of red apple, honeydew melon, lychee, and juicy persimmon, beautifully balanced by refreshing acidity. A wine of real depth and character. Pair with Thai cuisine, fresh crayfish, or aged soft cheese. Drink now through 2029.
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