2024 Havilah Gewurztraminer

Woodlawn Tasmania |Tasmania |Gewurztraminer
A small-batch labour of love from one of Tasmania’s most exciting winemakers, this is Gewurztraminer done right - fragrant, spicy, and fresh, with none of the heaviness.

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Gewurztraminer might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Tasmania, but in Ricky Evans’ hands, it absolutely should be. He’s been quietly perfecting this tiny-batch release for three vintages now, and the results speak for themselves - a wine that’s all about fragrance, freshness, and restraint.

The fruit comes from Waverley Vineyard, a site Ricky has been nurturing since 2015. It’s picked right on the edge of ripeness to lock in acidity, then whole-bunch pressed straight to seasoned barrels, where it ferments and rests for five months on lees. No tricks - just pure, vibrant Gewurz, showing off its floral lift, spice, and a little bit of that trademark tropical charm.

It’s not over-the-top, just supremely drinkable - rose petal, ginger and lychee, with a cool, clean finish that keeps it light on its feet. If you think Gewurztraminer is all perfume and no precision, this will change your mind.

Now in its third year, Ricky Evans’s small-batch Gewurztraminer is hitting all the right notes. The fruit hails from Waverley Vineyard just east of Launceston. Ricky has managed the low-yielding, 1.5-hectare site since 2015, so you know the farming is top-notch. Though the lion’s share of the plantings is dedicated to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this small block of Gewurztraminer holds a special place in Ricky’s heart. “I love making this wine,” he told us. Ricky picks just on the cusp of ripeness to preserve vibrant, frisky acidity in the full-flavoured fruit. Then, it’s pressed as whole bunches straight to seasoned barrels for fermentation and five months’ maturation on lees. In Ricky’s own words: “Super simple, super yummy.”

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Gewurztraminer
Country Australia
Region Tasmania
Australian State TAS
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

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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