Two Hands Shiraz Lily's Garden 2006

"Shows some subtlety, sliding its juicy blackberry and plum fruit through a veil of fine-grained tannins, with pepper and mineral overtones. Has a deft sense of harmony and balance...93" WS 5/08

document.getElementById("NoProductImage").innerHTML = ""; Click on the video - taste through the Two Hands Garden Series with owner Michael Twelftree "Colour: Dark purple plum in colour- so dense- it's almost black. Aroma: The nose shows great intensity filled with plum- mocha and aniseed and secondary notes of clove and mixed spice. Palate: A dense lush mouthfeel with sweet oozy fruit. Fruit driven with well balanced velvety tannins- sweet dark plums encased in a rich mocha chocolate- supported by subtle vanillan oak."Tasting Notes- Two Hands. read more...Two Hands Click on the video - Richard Mintz gives you the inside story on making wine at Two Hands The 'two hands' are Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz who formed the company in 1999 with the clear objective of making the best possible Shiraz based wines from prized Shiraz producing regions within Australia. The heart of the operation is Barossa Valley based the Cellar Door and Winery are located in the sub district of Marananga. Opened in December 2003 the Cellar Door has already come to be regarded as one of the highlights of the region with its contemporary interior design and commitment to providing guests with an educational and personal wine experience. The Marananga winery was officially opened in November 2004- designed specifically for small batch production of the very best parcels of fruit. Two Hands    (hide)

October 2008

Wine Spectator rating: 93

Color: Dark purple plum in colour, so dense, it's almost black. Aroma: The nose shows great intensity filled with plum, mocha and aniseed and secondary notes of clove and mixed spice. Palate: A dense lush mouthfeel with sweet oozy fruit. Fruit driven with well balanced velvety tannins, sweet dark plums encased in a rich mocha chocolate, supported by subtle vanillan oak. Shows some subtlety, sliding its juicy blackberry and plum fruit through a veil of fine-grained tannins, with pepper and mineral overtones. Has a deft sense of harmony and balance. Best from 2010 through 2016. Wine Spectator 93 Points

James Halliday rating: 92

No written review

June 2009