TASTING NOTES FOR Josef Chromy Estate Pinot Gris Tasmania 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a faint blush and green highlights. Bright, fresh and youthful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and aromatic. Pear, apple and white peach lead, with floral notes of honeysuckle and hints of lychee and ginger spice.

👅 Palate
Textural and expressive. Flavours of ripe pear, apple and nectarine flow across the palate with a gentle richness.
There is a lively acidity that balances the fruit weight, giving both freshness and drinkability.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and rounded with a subtle phenolic grip.
The finish is clean and persistent, showing lingering stone fruit, spice and a light mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Tasmanian Pinot Gris—aromatic, textural and balanced.
Combines ripe fruit generosity with cool-climate freshness, making it highly approachable with enough structure to keep it interesting.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast pork, chicken, seafood, creamy pasta or Asian cuisine. Also excellent with soft cheeses or charcuterie.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously reliable Pinot Gris that delivers flavour, texture and versatility.
Perfect for mixed dozens—adds a crowd-pleasing, food-friendly white that suits a wide range of customers.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷