2024 Josef Chromy Estate Chardonnay, Northern Tasmania

Josef Chromy Estate Chardonnay is a benchmark cool climate Chardonnay that captures the elegance and restraint Northern Tasmania does so well. The estate sits in the Tamar Valley, where long daylight hours, cool nights and a slow ripening season build flavour without sacrificing natural acidity. The soils here are a mix of ancient basalt and sandy loams, giving both drive and texture, and allowing Chardonnay to express clarity and finesse rather than weight.

Josef Chromy’s story is one of the great modern Tasmanian wine narratives. After surviving wartime Europe, Chromy emigrated to Australia and eventually established his Tasmanian estate in the early 2000s with a clear vision of making premium cool climate wines. Today the wines are guided by a highly skilled winemaking team who continue that focus on balance, site expression and long term quality.

The Chardonnay itself is beautifully composed. White peach, nectarine and citrus sit alongside subtle cashew, nougat and a gentle struck match note. Oak is present but measured, supporting the fruit rather than dominating it. The palate is creamy yet precise, finishing with saline freshness that reflects the cool maritime influence of the region.

At the table, this is a natural with roast chicken, grilled lobster, scallops or richer vegetable dishes. It also rewards patience, comfortably ageing for eight to twelve years as it develops greater savoury complexity and depth. A polished, confident Tasmanian Chardonnay that consistently delivers on both elegance and substance.