2021 Woodlawn Tasmania Waverley Vineyard Chardonnay

A bright and pure single vineyard expression of Tassie Chardonnay from Ricky Evans.

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The Waverley Vineyard Chardonnay from Woodlawn Tasmania is part of the new single vineyard releases from Ricky Evans, made with fruit from the family farm.

The vineyard source was planted in 2005, and is located just east of Launceston, surrounded by mountains. When Ricky decided to take on the vineyard, it wasn't in the best of shape, but he put in the time and dedication to breathe new life into it - so much so that it produces extremely high quality, concentrated fruit, albeit in low yields.

It comes out as a bright, pure expression of Chardonnay with silky texture from partial MLF, time in barrel and on lees.

"This is a very good wine with more in store for those who wait. Drink or hold."
- 94 pts, Ned Goodwin MW (JamesSuckling.com)

94 points - "By far the better of the siblings. Salty, gently oxidative, mid-weighted and taut. Chamomile, orange blossom and desert sands sort of gear. Considerably complex, drawing on a scape of sea shell salinity. A hint of nougat cuddliness at the core. Very long, saline and gritty. This is a very good wine with more in store for those who wait. Drink or hold." - Ned Goodwin MW (JamesSuckling.com)

Waverley is situated just to the east of Launceston, with a little bit of elevation, it is more influenced by the surrounding mountains, rather than the Tamar River. This vineyard was planted in 2005, and we have farmed out ourselves since 2015. At the time, the owner had stepped away, and the vineyard was derelict. Naively, I went and knocked on the door of the owner, convincing him to let me take it on. Five years later I was still sorting it out, and producing very light crops, but always super quality. This has always been the more pure fruited component of the Dog & Wolf, the site seems to hold its acidity, and the wines are lacy and bright with line and length. Fermented in second use 500L puncheons, a touch of MLF, it spent 10 months in barrel before being transferred to tank to rest on light lees for a further 4 months.

Region: Tamar Valley, TAS
Blend: Chardonnay (100%)
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Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Tamar Valley
Australian State TAS
Reviewed By James Suckling
Critic Score 94
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure DIAM Cork

Woodlawn Tasmania

Woodlawn Tasmania is the umbrella under which Ricky Evans' three wine labels coalesce.

His three labels include the regional Two Tonne Tasmania series of Tamar Valley Riesling, Chardonnay and sub-regional Pinot Noirs, the experimental series of wines under the Havilah label made for his wine bar in Launceston of the same name and his Single Vineyard range of exceptional premium wines from his beloved Tamar Valley vineyards farmed by Ricky himself.

Evans is one of Tasmania's most dynamic winemakers. Over his time since serendipitously starting the Two Tonne Tasmania label in 2013, Ricky's approach to both farming grapes and making wine has matured dramatically. The young gun is now an established player in the upper echelon of the island and is set to be one of Tasmania's most influential voices in wine for many years to come.

Ricky Evans - Tamar Valley, TAS Woodlawn Tasmania

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