Josef Chromy Chardonnay 2023 (Tasmania)

100% Chardonnay grown on Josef Chromy estate in Northern Tasmania, their premium Chardonnay block.

The 2023 fruit was hand-picked when cold and whole bunch pressed. The juice is settled overnight and barrelled in French oak barriques (35% new) with a Very Tight Grain. 20% is set to wild yeast and the balance is inoculated with 3 yeast strains to accentuate fruit, weight and texture. 10% undergoes malolactic fermentation. Judicious stirring during élevage keeps lees fresh and builds weight and texture. The wine spent 10 months in barrel prior to blending, followed by minimal fining and bottling.