2025 Two Tonne TMV Pinot Noir, Tasmania

Ricky Evans has been one of the most influential young voices in Tasmanian wine since starting Two Tonne Tasmania in 2013 with a single Pinot Noir. He now offers a range of small-batch sub-regional wines that shine a light on the meticulously tended vineyards of trusted growers across the island, as well as on the Tamar Valley vineyards he manages himself. The Two Tonne style is flavoursome and generous, but above all his aim is for a pure expression of each variety and vineyard.

The TMV wines are Ricky’s regional interpretation of a given vintage in the Tamar Valley, a 50km stretch along the river that begins south of Launceston and ends at the Low Head lighthouse overlooking the Bass Strait. The wine blends fruit from six vineyards, each one picked and processed at the optimal time for the site.

The 2025 vintage was of high quality. A warm spring and healthy fruit set was followed by a dry and warm summer. 10% whole bunches were included in the ferment for added aromatic lift, and eleven months in oak built spice, structure and complexity.

The wine shows bright red fruits and freshness. Strawberry, raspberry and red currant aromas lure you in, supported by a light frame of herbs and warm spice. A strong line of fine tannins adds texture and support to the overall silky fruit on the palate.

This is textbook Tamar Valley that drinks well on release but will be equally delicious a couple of years from now. Open to enjoy with duck dumplings in mushroom broth or a beetroot risotto.