If we could knock back Peking duck and a bottle of this every Friday lunchtime, life would be good. When you take a first step into the world of Pinot Noir, this is the kind of wine and the right price that you want to discover.

This is a spicy, structured palate full of bright red cherries, little red corvettes and raspberries with subtle juicy tannins and a lingering finish.

Josef Chromy is a true success story based on hard work, experience and a deep-seated commitment to creating quality wine. Since arriving as a refugee from Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia, Josef has been the driving force behind the Tasmanian wine scene.

At 76, when others think of retiring, Josef achieved his life-long dream of establishing a winery under his own name. In just a few short years, he has made a remarkable impact: his wines have been awarded over 14 trophies and 170 medals, making Josef Chromy one of the most successful winery launches in Australian history.

Selected batches of Pinot Noir fruit were gently destemmed and placed in small, open-top fermenters. Gentle plunging and pump over techniques were used, combined with warm fermentations to ensure the retention of bright fresh fruit characters. After pressing, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in old French oak barriques and stainless steel.

Perfect with salmon, spicy tomato pastas, light red meats, slow-baked beetroots, thin-base pepperoni pizza.