Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir 2024 750ml (6 Bottle Pack)

Brand: Josef Chromy Wines

Release Name: Pepik Pinot Noir (Entry-Level Range)

Wine Style / Type: Fruit-Driven, Early-Drinking Red Wine

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

Age: 2024 Vintage

Volume: 6 X750ml Bottle

Alc / Vol (%): 13.0%

Country: Australia

Region: Tasmania

Cask Type: Destemmed Only, Fermented in Open-Top and Enclosed Fermenters (Partial Carbonic Maceration); Portion Matured in Neutral Oak

Limited Edition: No (Josef Chromy's Standing Annual Pepik Pinot Noir Release — the estate's entry-level tier, below the standard Reserve and premium ZDAR ranges)

Award Winner: Not independently confirmed with a specific score for the 2024 vintage at time of writing

Josef Chromy Wines is based at Relbia, just outside Launceston in northern Tasmania, on a 61-hectare estate in the cool climate of the Tamar Valley. Founded by Joe Chromy as a celebration of his commitment to his adopted Tasmanian home, the winery produces both sparkling and table wines, with a particular reputation for Methode Traditionelle sparkling wines and cool-climate varieties including Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Alongside its wines, the estate offers a dedicated culinary experience, reflecting Josef Chromy's broader ethos of showcasing the finest food and wine Tasmania has to offer.

Pepik is Josef Chromy's entry point into Tasmanian Pinot Noir, deliberately made for early, easy drinking rather than long-term cellaring — grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, destemmed only, and fermented with a small amount of carbonic maceration, a technique that specifically preserves bright, lifted fruit character and softens tannins for immediate approachability. Gentle handling throughout fermentation keeps the aromatics fresh and fruit-forward, while a portion matured in neutral oak adds a touch of concentration and depth without introducing heavy oak spice. It's a genuinely no-fuss style — vibrant cherry red in the glass, with raspberry and mulberry front and centre — making it a smart, well-priced pick for anyone wanting to try Tasmanian Pinot Noir for the first time, or as an easy-drinking everyday red without the step up to Josef Chromy's more structured standard Reserve range. It's versatile with lighter fare too, pairing well with salmon, spicy tomato pasta, light red meats or a thin-base pepperoni pizza.