Two Hands Wines

Peter Robinson "Dense, heady blackcurrant, blueberry and plum punch from the glass. The aromas are concentrated and tightly knit at first but after a little aeration, open up to reveal some sweet black cherry and violet. The concentration continues on the palate with youthful black berry fruits leading to sweet, clove spice that lingers on the finish. Although young, the tannins are ripe and provide perfect structure to the youthful fruits. This is the Eden Valley addition to the Garden series and when tasted next to the Barossa addition, had a comparative lightness but don’t be fooled, this wine still packs a punch."

95 Points - James Halliday "Hand-picked fruit with 20% whole bunches, on skins 15 days in open top fermenters, pressed to seasoned French puncheons and hogsheads for 18 months. While this shines the spotlight on the fruit, there's certainly oak flavours and tannin seeping through to the wine but just the right amount. Also in the mix are blackberry essence, plum compote, molasses and savoury, persimmon-like tannins."

Sourced from one of the highest vineyards on top of Menglers Hill, this quintessentially Eden Valley Shiraz has a soft bouquet of red fruits and fresh cut flowers with a moderately powerful fruit profile that finishes with an amazing minerality. Acidity is the true key to this wine. The elevation provides acidity retention and slight relief from weather extremes. Skeletal gravelly soils provide a fine boned mouth feel. Wildlife and gumtrees surround this vineyard, a natural inspiration for the colour of this label.

**Available for delivery August 2019**

93 Points - Joe Czerwinski (robertparker.com) "Peppery and meaty on the nose, the 2017 Charlie's Garden Shiraz is nevertheless ripe and fruity at the same time, with boysenberry and blueberry notes to sustain it across the medium to full-bodied palate. Silky and rich, it picks up hints of mint and licorice on the long finish."

**Available for delivery August 2019**

93 Points - Joe Czerwinski (robertparker.com) "Peppery and meaty on the nose, the 2017 Charlie's Garden Shiraz is nevertheless ripe and fruity at the same time, with boysenberry and blueberry notes to sustain it across the medium to full-bodied palate. Silky and rich, it picks up hints of mint and licorice on the long finish."

97 Points - Joe Czerwinski (erobertparker.com) "No doubt some will find it ironic that my top rated wine from Two Hands is this McLaren Vale Shiraz. But the 2016 Shiraz Dave’s Block Blythmans Road Blewitt Springs was just the most elegant and harmonious of the recent offerings. Mint accents, cherries and blueberries in this full-bodied, plush, creamy-textured wine whose flavours linger forever on the silky finish. Those folks in McLaren Vale just might be on to something!"

Dave’s Block is a very special old vineyard perched on an elevated site in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. The soil is classic white sand over clay, the cooler elevation allows the grapes to slowly mature.This very special vineyard was created from cuttings off the Kay Brother’s Block Six, a well known vineyard with 110 year old vines. Previously used as the McLaren Vale component for Ares, Dave’s Block became part of the Single Vineyard Series in 2014 when Ares reverts to showcasing the Barossa Valley.

97 Points - Joe Czerwinski (erobertparker.com)

No doubt some will find it ironic that my top rated wine from Two Hands is this McLaren Vale Shiraz. But the 2016 Shiraz Dave’s Block Blythmans Road Blewitt Springs was just the most elegant and harmonious of the recent offerings. Mint accents, cherries and blueberries in this full-bodied, plush, creamy-textured wine whose flavours linger forever on the silky finish. Those folks in McLaren Vale just might be on to something.

Dave’s Block is a very special old vineyard perched on an elevated site in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. The soil is classic white sand over clay, the cooler elevation allows the grapes to slowly mature.This very special vineyard was created from cuttings off the Kay Brother’s Block Six, a well known vineyard with 110 year old vines. Previously used as the McLaren Vale component for Ares, Dave’s Block became part of the Single Vineyard Series in 2014 when Ares reverts to showcasing the Barossa Valley.

For the first time, we are excited to offer Two Hands’ inaugural vintage of Deer in Headlights, which received glowing reviews from many of the leading critics.

95 Points - Robert Parker

Dense blue/purple-hued 2002 Shiraz Deer in the Headlights is sensational. A spectacular nose of crème de cassis, blackberries, vanilla beans, and espresso is accompanied by a massive yet remarkably elegant Shiraz with tremendous precision and oodles of fruit and glycerine. Stunningly proportioned, fresh, and lively for its size.

For the first time, we are excited to offer Two Hands’ inaugural vintage of Deer in Headlights, which received glowing reviews from many of the leading critics.

95 Points - Robert Parker

Dense blue/purple-hued 2002 Shiraz Deer in the Headlights is sensational. A spectacular nose of crème de cassis, blackberries, vanilla beans, and espresso is accompanied by a massive yet remarkably elegant Shiraz with tremendous precision and oodles of fruit and glycerine. Stunningly proportioned, fresh, and lively for its size.

92 Points - Stuart McCloskey

The Deer In Headlights Shiraz is a label that has been produced in limited quantities and one which made its debut in 2002. The ’03 follows on seamlessly and has now reached its peak in terms of the perfect drinking window. The palate is rich, luxurious without the slightest sign of clumsiness as crisp acidity and supple tannins support all the fruit.

92 Points - Josh Raynolds 

Inky red. Brooding, concentrated aromas of tarry blackberry, blueberry, graphite, pungent flowers and saddle leather. Very sweet but also quite nuanced, with a wild mix of bright red and musky dark fruit flavors joined by intriguing underbrush and mineral tones. Very fresh on the back, which features fine, suave tannins and a lifting note of acidity. This is awfully suave, not to mention complex. A long fellow.