2023 Josef Chromy Pinot Noir

94 pts
A smartly made, cool-climate Pinot that shows Tasmania’s lighter, more fragrant side without losing charm or drinkability.

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Description

Josef Chromy has become a bit of a benchmark for Tassie Pinot – especially when it comes to value. Based just outside Launceston, the estate pulls fruit from across northern Tasmania, giving the winemaking team plenty to play with when building this blend.

The 2023 vintage leans into the elegance that’s made the region such a hotspot for Pinot. Handpicked, fermented in open-top tanks, then matured in French oak (mostly old), it’s a no-fuss, well-judged style. Bright fruit, a little spice, and just enough savoury grip to keep things interesting.

It’s not trying to be big or flashy – just clean, balanced Pinot with a Tassie stamp on it. Great with food, even better when you don’t overthink it.

94 points
"A lighter style with crunchy, bright acidity. Wild strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pip and red cherry with hints of exotic spice, amaro, crushed rock, dried meats and leaf litter. A really attractive juicy yet savoury vibe here makes for great drinking."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 points - "From two blocks in Relbia (Tamar Valley) and 20% split between Coal River Valley and East Coast, 20% whole bunch. Bright ruby. A lighter style with crunchy, bright acidity. Wild strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pip and red cherry with hints of exotic spice, amaro, crushed rock, dried meats and leaf litter. A really attractive juicy yet savoury vibe here makes for great drinking." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

Aroma: Perfumed and bursting with red fruit flavours such as raspberry, ripe strawberry, sour cherry and pomegranate seeds. Careful use of oak adds subtle sweet spice and warmth.

Palate: Crunchy and juicy with concentrated red fruit flavours and great focus. The tannins are moderate and provide great support to the rich fruit, leading to a decadent flavour profile and long finish.

Grape Variety: 100% Tasmanian Pinot Noir sourced from our Estate Vineyard at Relbia, northern Tasmania. Clones include 777, 114, 115, MV6 and G5V15.

Winemaking: 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.

Cellaring Potential: Whilst approachable now, the richness of fruit and fine tannins will reward careful cellaring with a complex, spicy wine. Optimum cellaring now to 2033

Serving Suggestions: The wine will benefit from decanting prior to serving. Enjoy with roast duck, pork belly, beef bourguignon or truffle risotto

Wine Analysis: pH 3.55 / TA 5.52 / Alc.13.1%

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country Australia
Region Tamar Valley
Australian State TAS
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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