Two Hands
Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz established Two Hands Wines in 1999 with the aim of making the best possible Shiraz based wines from prized Shiraz producing regions in Australia. Their intention was and still is to show the diversity of Australian Shiraz by highlighting regional characteristics and allowing the fruit to be the primary feature of Two Hands Wines. By working closely with their growers and having a focus on small batch handling Michael and Richard are able to identify sites and parcels of fruit that produce exceptional examples of regional and varietal definition.
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend: 100% Shiraz
Vinification
The grapes were crushed into and fermented in five, seven and 10 tonne open fermenters. During the peak of fermentation the batches received regular pump overs three times daily to extract colour, flavour and tannin. The average time on skins was 16 days. Once the parcels were dry, the fermenters were drained off and the skins pressed, with the pressings combined with the free run. After 24 hours the individual batches were racked to barrel where malolactic fermentation proceeded. The final blend was unfined and unfiltered prior to bottling.
Maturation
Aged for 12 months in 6% new French puncheons and hogsheads and the remainder in one to six year old French and American oak.
Appearance
Deep dark red with purple core.
Aroma
Lifted notes of red jellies, blueberry, lavender & gentle accents of pepper with an intriging overlay of Morrocan Spice Temple.
Palate
Medium to full bodied in nature, gleaming with bright primary fruits of red berry & blueberry accents.Acid is bright and frames the fruit nicely giving good share and vibrancy to the palate. Floral accents of lavender and freshly cut flowers gives good palate complexity. Tannis are chalky in nature and provide great texture to frame the wine. The palate is very boyant with great length and persistence in flavour.
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