2024 Two Tonne Tasmania EST Pinot Noir

Ricky Evans has built Two Tonne Tasmania on precision, passion, and an obsession with place. His EST Pinot Noir is a deep dive into Tasmania’s east coast, where the wild beauty of the Freycinet Coast shapes wines with power, structure, and a distinct sense of terroir.

Sourced from a handful of prime vineyards—including the rocky, windswept Blackwood Estate in Cranbrook—this is Pinot that’s more muscular than its Tamar Valley sibling. Dark berries, black cherry, and wild herbs meet a savoury, soil-driven edge, reflecting the region’s mix of granite and volcanic soils. There’s a firm, graphite-like tannin structure running through the wine, giving it definition and drive, while a gentle hand in the winery keeps things fresh and expressive.

Ricky let the fruit ferment as 100% whole berries for a week before pressing it to seasoned oak, where it settled into shape over 10 months (15% new). The result is a Pinot with both poise and presence—bold but balanced, savoury yet layered with bright fruit.

For those who love their Pinot with a bit more grit and depth, this is a must. Like all of Ricky’s wines, it’s made in small quantities and disappears fast. Don’t wait too long.