Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2022

Aroma: Sweet spice, toasty oak, red fruit (plum, cherry, raspberry, cranberry), with earthy and bramble undertones.

Palate: Juicy red fruit, smoked meat, and dark chocolate mousse, with fine tannins and spice.

Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering spice and fruit.

Each parcel of fruit is hand picked at optimal conditions and placed in open top fermenters with varying degrees of whole bunch or destemmed whole berries. The fruit is cooled down and allowed to cold soak in tank in order to extract colour and aroma compounds prior to the onset of fermentation. Some ferments are allowed to begin naturally and some are inoculated with cultured yeast. Regular pump overs during fermentation takes place to optimise extraction of aromas, flavours and tannins. Post fermentation the wines are pressed to tank and allowed to settle before being racked off into French oak barrels of which about 25% are new each year. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrels with regular monitoring and tasting to evaluate each parcel’s attributes. After an aging period in oak of about 8 months, the wine is taken out of barrels and the final blend is created. Bottled February 2023.

Situated at the heart of Relbia, just south of Launceston, Josef Chromy Wines represents the pinnacle of innovative winemaking. Our state-of-the-art facility houses advanced equipment ensuring every grape is treated with utmost care. Our minimal intervention methods intend to preserve the essence of our cool-climate Tasmanian fruit.

Our vineyard sites produce premium varieties like pinot noir, chardonnay, and riesling. Nestled at an altitude between 81 to 170 metres, and boasting a temperate maritime climate free from extremes, our vines benefit from rich alkaline clay and stony soils atop an ancient dolerite base. With a commitment to quality and respect for the land, Josef Chromy Wines continues to set benchmarks in cool climate winemaking.