Havilah Shiraz
Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir
The wine is spectacularly fragrant, with the powerful aromatic coterie on show (the bright cherry and rose petal character that made us fall in love with RIcky's wines in the first place). It's then quite savoury and earthen on the palate, with the pin-boned texture of Tassie Pinot tannin's telling us that time will be a great friend to this wine. Exemplary stuff, with a promise of more to come. The TMV18 Pinot Noir features the fundamental components of the Two Tonne house style. It has a whole bunch backbone, 25% inclusion, which works in combination with a fresh, fruit driven lift due to partial carbonic maceration. A very gentle approach to fermentation is followed by maturation for 9 months in a mix of seasoned and new (15%) new French oak, on lees. Racked and blended, this wine was bottled without fining or filtration. Two Tonne Tasmania began in 2013, when a young local winemaker, nudged into the tightly held Tamar Valley by sourcing literally a couple of tonnes of Pinot Noir. This project is all about eking out small parcels of fruit, giving them lots of love, finding their true potential. Previously Winemaker at Bay of Fires, Ricky Evans' solo project is sourced from a diverse range of interesting & unique vineyards in the Tamar Valley and East Coast of Tasmania. Most of these are either leased and managed by himself, or he has a strong connection and involvement with. Two Tonne Tasmania was a Top 12 finalist in Young Gun of Wine in 2016, 2017 & 2018, and took home the peoples choice award in 2016.
Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Chardonnay
Fresh & generous, when picked on time there is a lovely sea spray character which carries you into perfectly ripe peach & lemon curd on the palate. Partial malo lactic fermentation, the acid is pure and lon Two sites (both mine) are relatively far apart - 3 Wishes (as above) and Domaine RB which is back near Launceston, kinda white hills - a low yielding, previously derelict vineyard. 3 Wishes was picked fairly early, in the effort to keep it crispy, then I let it roll through malo to take the edge off. All was left on lees, no sulphur over the winter, assembled and then left on fine lees for a bit longer. Completes the quartet of easily the best set of sub-regionals I've managed to squeeze out. Two Tonne Tasmania began in 2013, when a young local winemaker, nudged into the tightly held Tamar Valley by sourcing literally a couple of tonnes of Pinot Noir. This project is all about eking out small parcels of fruit, giving them lots of love, finding their true potential. Previously Winemaker at Bay of Fires, Ricky Evans' solo project is sourced from a diverse range of interesting & unique vineyards in the Tamar Valley and East Coast of Tasmania. Most of these are either leased and managed by himself, or he has a strong connection and involvement with. Two Tonne Tasmania was a Top 12 finalist in Young Gun of Wine in 2016, 2017 & 2018, and took home the peoples choice award in 2016.
Mandala Blanc de Blancs
Chanson Du Vent Tasmania Sparkling Non-Vintage
Pale straw in colour. Aromas of apples and citrus along with a bready note. Refreshing acidity adds drive to a generous mid-palate with an everlasting long finish.
Leeuwin Estate Brut
Barringwood Tasmanian Cuvee Methode Traditionelle
Salmon blush. Aromas of strawberries and cream. On the palate hints of toffee apple and citrus with a creamy mouth feel.
Spring Vale Salute Sparkling
The nose of this elegant wine exhibits fresh dough and lemon zest aromas intermixing with strawberry and vanillin nuances. The palate is full of fresh berry, sorbet and Granny Smith apple flavours. It tastes excellent with Tassie oysters in crispy Tempura batter.