2024 Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir (2024)

The 2024 Pepik Pinot Noir is a delightful
expression of a fruit-driven,
early-drinking Pinot Noir crafted with
everyday enjoyment in mind.
Pinot Noir grapes are picked at optimal
ripeness, destemmed only and
fermented in a combination of open-top
and enclosed fermenters with a small
amount of the fruit undergoing carbonic
maceration. Gentle handling throughout
fermentation ensures lifted aromatics
and fruit driven style of wine with
moderate tannins.
A portion of the wine is matured in
neutral oak to increase concentration
and depth of flavour.

Colour: Vibrant cherry red, raspberry beret highlights

Aroma: Lifted sweet berry fruits of raspberry and red mulberry with hints of complex spice and smoky undertones

Palate: A spicy, structured palate full of bright red cherries, little red corvettes and raspberries with subtle juicy tannins and a lingering finish

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir Tasmania

Winemaking: Combination of open-top small batches with additional cool ferment closed fermenters. This draws out complexity and structure whilst ensuring that bright fruit predominates. For the 2022 vintage, one third was fermented in French oak barriques (10% new oak) and spent 10 months in barrel before blending.

Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2028

Serving Suggestions: Salmon, spicy tomato pastas, light red meats, slow-baked beetroots, thin-base pepperoni pizza

Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol 13.4%