Tasmania sparkles with wines available in Ontario – a Tasmanian wine feature from Vic as he tastes and spits ‘down under’. Read more...

Vintages Release: April 17, 2010

Josef Chromy Pinot Gris 2008
Tasmania, Australia $23.00 (162974) 13.6% alcohol
This drink-me-now gem offers up an expressive nose of fragrant white peach and citrus aromas. The estate-grown fruit was coddled—de-stemmed without crushing, the juice then gently pressed off directly into stainless steel—preserving the varietal character. Medium bodied and highly textured, the bracing flavours of lemon zest and nectarine coat the palate. The finish lingers, crisp and refreshing. Made for antipasto and deli-food platters, it also pours well alongside pan-seared fish. (Vic Harradine)


Josef Chromy ‘Pepik’ Pinot Noir 2009
Tasmania, Australia $21.50 (162990) 12.5% alcohol
Bistro styled and value packed, spice box and red berry fruit aromas waft from this light-on-its-feet Pinot. Racy flavours of ripe pomegranate and cranberry stream throughout carried along on a lovely spine of acidity. It’s nicely textured, well balanced and sports a crisp finish of spice and tangy flavour. Pasta in tomato-based sauce matches up well, try spaghetti Bolognese. (Vic Harradine)


Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2008
Tasmania, Australia $26.00 (160322) 14.0% alcohol
Expressive and expansive aromas lift from the glass of this beautifully sculpted red—herb and spice, dark berry fruit and oaky notes are predominant. Juicy well-balanced flavours coat the palate with succulent Bing cherry and juicy bramble berry to the fore. This is a stunning wine, offering value and complexity with deftly integrated oak—12 months in French barriques—perfect balance and a lingering luscious aftertaste. (Vic Harradine)


Josef Chromy Riesling 2008
Tasmania, Australia $23.00 (162966) 12.7% alcohol
Floral, citrus and hints of slate on the nose, this dishes up a lovely mouthful of flavour—racy lemon-lime, ripe ruby red grapefruit and spiced yellow plum. It’s mid weight with a gorgeous palate-coating texture and a well-balanced lengthy finish that adds on a layer of complexity with ripe juicy tree fruit flavours. Give it a go alongside crab cakes or your favourite blue-veined cheese. (Vic Harradine)