Chardonnay

Josef Chromy Chardonnay is handpicked from the estate vineyard at Relbia in northern Tasmania, carefully managed to rise to the challenge of cool climate viticulture.

The fruit is whole bunch pressed, with most of the juice transferred directly to barrel. A portion is pressed to tank, settled and racked clean to barrel after 24 hours.

Fermentation occurs in barrel, all French oak with around one third new. Elements of wild yeast ferment enhance texture and depth, while weekly stirring adds weight and complexity. The wine matures for 12 months before bottling.

Deep straw, Josef Chromy Chardonnay has tropical fruit flavours cradled by nutty oak, creamy lees complexity and fresh natural acidity. Cellaring potential is eight years.