TASTING NOTES FOR Josef Chromy Zdar Pinot Noir Tasmania 2021

🍷 Appearance
Bright ruby red with a vibrant, youthful hue. Medium-bodied in colour, reflecting its cool-climate precision.

👃 Aromas
Highly perfumed and complex. Ripe cherry, plum and wild berries lead, layered with subtle spice, undergrowth and earthy notes.
Hints of dark chocolate, smoky savouriness and delicate herbal nuances add depth and intrigue.

👅 Palate
Elegant, savoury and beautifully structured. Red and dark cherry fruits sit at the core, supported by earthy complexity and fine spice.
There is a lovely balance of fruit purity and savoury detail, with vibrant acidity providing energy and precision.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and refined with fine, structured tannins.
The finish is long and layered, showing spice, subtle oak and lingering red fruit with a savoury edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Tasmanian Pinot Noir—elegant, savoury and finely detailed.
Shows Burgundian influence with bright acidity, complexity and excellent structure, offering both immediate appeal and cellaring potential (8–12+ years).

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, roast chicken, pork, mushroom dishes or game meats. Also excellent with truffle dishes or soft cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously classy, cool-climate Pinot that delivers finesse and complexity.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—adds sophistication, structure and a true Tasmanian benchmark style.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷