2017 Josef Chromy Brut Rosé Finesse (2017)

Testing note from dev

Whole-bunch pressed, with only the
free-run juice retained. Settled to clear
and fermented slowly at cool
temperatures in tank with a neutral
sparkling yeast. The ferment was
healthy and otherwise unremarkable.
Partial (20%) malolactic fermentation
affords restraint and layered creaminess
on the palate. Cold settled on lees for 2
months to build texture and complexity,
before being racked off gross lees and
allowed an additional 3 months on fine,
fluffy lees to promote balance between
primary fruit and secondary complexity.
The final blend was stabilised and
filtered prior to tirage with a neutral
sparkling yeast. Aged on lees for 4
years and disgorged in mid-2021 for
further ageing under cork prior to
release.

Colour: Light pink hues with a lively fine bead

Amora: Crisp Granny Smith apple with strawberry notes.

Palate: Underpinned by Tasmania’s cool climate natural acidity, this aperitif sparkling rosé with primary fruit of field berries, strawberries and cream and citrus on the palate finishes vibrant and clean.

Grapes: Sourced from our estate vineyard at Relbia in northern Tasmania 88.5% Pinot Noir 11.5% Chardonnay.

Winemaking: Whole bunch pressed at 450 litre per tonne, juice is left on skins for a minimum of 1 hr to extract its pink blush and textural components. Primary fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks with a neutral yeast strain, and no malolactic fermentation, to ensure the retention of the acidity for long term ageing. The wine is then stabilised prior to re-inoculation with the same yeast strain for bottle fermentation. The wine is aged in bottle with its yeast lees for 4 years prior to disgorging to aid texture development and complexity. A light dosage is employed to retain crispness and length.

Cellaring: After carefully cellaring with yeast lees for 4 years prior to disgorging this wine can be enjoyed now as a fresh and lively sparkling but further bottle age will reward those who enjoy the complex toasty characters developed by further ageing.

Serving Suggestions: Enjoy as an aperitif or match with roasted duck, pan seared trout and lightly grilled lamb.