2025 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Chardonnay

The 2025 season in the Tamar was a bit of a balancing act for Ricky Evans. A warm spring led to healthy yields - a nice change from some leaner years - but a dry, warm summer meant he had to be patient. Things cooled off just in time, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and hold onto that essential Tassie energy.

Because of that warmth, Ricky let a bigger portion of the wine go through malolactic fermentation this year. He was looking for a "lick of richness" to marry up with the cooling natural acidity the Tamar is known for, and the result is spot on. It’s predominantly fermented in 500L casks (with a single foudre in the mix), spending 10 months on lees to build a silky, relaxed texture.

You get the hallmark white peach and lemon curd, but there’s an extra layer of depth here that makes it feel incredibly complete. It’s a serious, layered Chardonnay that punches well above its weight, balancing the natural edgy energy in Tasmania with a polished, creamy finish.