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Description
If you ask us, the sub-regional offerings from Two Tonne Tasmania's main man Ricky Evans represent about the best Sub-$40 you can spend on a bottle of Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
It’s a stunning lineup from one of Tassie’s most exciting winemakers. The EST & STH Pinot Noirs are particularly scarce this year, and Ricky’s wines never stick around for long. If you want in, don’t wait!
- 2024 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir
- 2024 Two Tonne Tasmania EST Pinot Noir
- 2024 Two Tonne Tasmania STH Pinot Noir
2024 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir
This is the wine that kicked it all off for Ricky Evans, and after 13 vintages, it just keeps getting better. A true snapshot of the Tamar Valley, TMV Pinot blends fruit from Ricky’s own vineyards with a couple of trusted growers, delivering a cracking Pinot that’s both effortless and detailed.
Think bright red berries—raspberry, wild strawberry, a bit of cranberry—wrapped up in fine, chalky tannins with a flicker of spice. There’s just enough whole bunch (10%) to add a little lift, and a stint in old barriques (only 10% new) keeps everything fresh, juicy, and dangerously easy to drink.
Pure Tassie Pinot pleasure—made to be opened, enjoyed, and probably finished faster than you planned. Stocks are always tight, so don’t sit on your hands.
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.
2024 Two Tonne Tasmania STH Pinot Noir
Ricky Evans’ subregional Pinot Noir series wouldn’t be complete without a deep dive into southern Tasmania. Sourced from top sites in the Derwent and Coal River Valleys, STH Pinot is the boldest, darkest, and most structured of the trio—built around intensity but still carrying Ricky’s signature finesse.
The heart of this wine comes from Kinvarra Vineyard in the Derwent (70%), where mature vines rooted in black clay and rocky soils deliver serious depth and power. Brinktop in the Coal River (30%) adds fine detail and lifted aromatics. TIt's a Pinot that leans into darker fruit—black cherry, plum, and a hint of blueberry—wrapped in a savoury, spice-laden frame. A touch of whole bunch (15%) brings complexity, while time in barriques (10% new) polishes the edges without weighing it down.
Despite its brooding character, there’s a floral, almost ethereal lift to this vintage, balancing the wine’s richness with elegance. If you love Pinot with a bit more muscle but still want the purity and energy that define Tasmanian wine, this is your pick.
The smallest release of the range and always in high demand—if you’re keen, don’t wait.
