Josef Chromy Wines
2012 Pepik Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Australia: Tasmania
Mission Briefing
Commonwealth
Pinot Noir is a most elusive grape varietal, known to bring people to tears with its haunting earthy red-fruited complexity. It also has an unbelievably finicky nature in the vineyard! It has its sweet spots on the world wine map that are well known: Burgundy, California’s fog-influenced coastal vineyards, New Zealand, Oregon, and Australia. The latter, Australia, has a few notable zones with Tasmania increasingly leading the hype. The wineries in Tasmania are relatively small, and as a result, it is tough to find (m)any examples of Tasmanian wines in the United States. Josef Chromy Wines is a game changer. Their 2012 Pepik is an eye-opening glimpse into just how good Tasmania is with dear old finicky Pinot Noir.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Light red, garnet, clear edges. |
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| Smell: | Bright and fresh with abundant black cherry-strawberry, black tea spice, cola, and woodsy spice. Vivid expression of Pinot Noir aromatics. |
| Taste: | Classic Pinot Noir flavors from a new place for us in Tasmania. Akin to New Zealand & Oregon in character, with a bright juicy element to the flavor and subtle but precise Pinot Noir seasonings and character. Very elegant and highly drinkable! |
| Finish: | The complexity on the finish is outstanding. The lighter ruby color is true to form for Pinot Noir, and the flavors are fresh and so very tasty. |
| Pairing: | Serve it cool with grilled sausages, a mushroom pizza, or spring lamb. |
What the Winery Says
- Grape Varietal
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vineyard
- Estate grown at Relbia in Northern Tasmania.
- Winemaker
- Jeremy Dineen
- ABV%
- 13.5%
- Accolades
- 92 Points, The Wine Spectator
- 91 Points, James Suckling