2019 Josef Chromy Brut Finesse, Northern Tasmania

Josef Chromy Brut Finesse is a polished, cool climate sparkling wine that captures the elegance and precision Northern Tasmania does so well. Grown in the Tamar Valley, the vineyards benefit from long daylight hours, cold nights and a slow growing season, ideal conditions for producing sparkling base wines with high natural acidity and fine flavour detail. Basalt influenced soils and maritime breezes contribute freshness, tension and a subtle mineral edge.

Josef Chromy’s estate has become one of Tasmania’s most reliable producers, built on a philosophy of balance, purity and regional expression. Brut Finesse is made in the traditional method, with secondary fermentation in bottle and extended time on lees to build texture and complexity. The style leans toward elegance rather than richness, staying true to its name.

In the glass, the wine is refined and expressive. Lemon zest, green apple and white peach form the core, followed by gentle notes of brioche, almond and light toast. The mousse is fine and persistent, giving a creamy, polished mouthfeel without weight. Acidity is bright and well integrated, carrying the wine through to a clean, dry and refreshing finish.

This is a sparkling wine that works beautifully both as an aperitif and at the table. It pairs effortlessly with oysters, prawns, sashimi, fried seafood or roast chicken. Drink it now for its freshness and clarity, or over the next five to seven years as it gains more savoury and toasty complexity. Josef Chromy Brut Finesse is a confident, elegant Tasmanian sparkling that delivers consistency and charm.