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Two Hands 'Angels Share' Shiraz - $39.99

Wine Details

Price:	$39.99
Producer:	Two Hands
Region:	McLaren Vale
Varietal:	Syrah / Shiraz
Container Size:	750 ML
Flavors:	berry, blackberry, candied, cassis, cinnamon, clove, plum, spices

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Product Description

COLOUR: Deep purple with a black core. AROMA: The bouquet shows concentrated aromas of plums, scorched earth, licorice, mint, and chocolate whilst exhibiting trademark McLaren Vale characters of coffee and mocha. PALATE: The mouth feel and texture is immediate with concentrated flavours of cola, plum and blackcurrant along a vibrant and linear backbone. The mid palate shows terrific focus, the finish balanced by impeccable tannin and acid structure.
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. To make a fine Shiraz, Two Hand's concentrates efforts on sourcing the best fruit from the best Shiraz vineyards in Australia, and working closely with the growers on achieving the full potential of each individual site. This dedication got Two Hands Wines listed in the Wine Spectator Top 100 for the last five years with two listings in the top 10, most recently the 2005 Bella's Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz at #5 and “The Ares” was voted one of the 25 Benchmark Wines of Australia. Consistent 90+ reviews from Robert Parker, Jnr's Wine Advocate, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, James Halliday's Wine Companion, Wine Spectator and the UK Decanter magazine are further testaments to the company's ability to capture the terroir of each vineyard and carefully nurture the characteristics of each parcel.

Expert Ratings

Vintage	Source	Flavors
2006	Tanzer	berry, blackberry, candied, cassis, cinnamon, clove, plum, spices
2006	WineSpectator	blueberry, toast
2005	Tanzer	berry, cherry, espresso, oak

Food Pairings

Category	Pairing
Cheese	Sharp Cheddar, Feta, Parmesan, Brie
Red Meat	Chili, Hamburgers, Roast Beef, Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Game, Grilled Sausage, Red Meat Cajun Style
Pasta & Grains	Lasagna w/Meat, Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs	Coq Au Vin
Vegetables	Garlic, Mushrooms, Ratatouille
Sauces	Red Wine Sauce
Herbs & Spices	Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary, Thyme

Awards and Accolades

	Name	Vintage
	Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008	2007

Wine Terms

Name	Value
Australia	In the past few decades Australia’s wine industry has transformed itself into one of the most technologically advanced in the world. A combination of a generally warm, dry climate and a cultural affinity for creating, rather than following, tradition has resulted in wines that are soft and pleasant to drink from an early age. They are the epitome of user-friendliness. Australia’s wine regions are mainly in the southern, cooler part of the country, clustered mainly in the state of Victoria, the southern part of South Australia and the cooler parts of New South Wales. Syrah, or Shiraz as it is known there, is the top grape, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Semillon. The wines are generally listed with the name of their grape variety, which must constitute at least 85 percent of the wine. Although Australia’s winemaking region is vast, most labels indicate only that their contents come from South Eastern Australia. Flavor is indicated by the variety of grape used to make the wine. Australia’s classification system is generally lax when it comes to quality and labeling. Some bottles indicate a specific state of origin (New South Wales, Victoria, or South Australia), or a region within a state, but these smaller zones are still being decided.
McLaren Vale	A historic region on the outskirts of Adelaide with a mild climate influenced by the sea. It is particularly admired for its Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sémillon. Grenache and Shiraz are its best reds.
Syrah	Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.
Shiraz	Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.
Australia/New Zealand	Besides producing Mel Gibson, this region can also produce some pretty intense wine. Australia has become the fourth largest wine export in the world. Australian labels are strictly labeled depending where the grapes where grown to make the wine. In New Zealand the sea moderates the weather producing cooler summers and milder winters. The effect of consistently cool nights is to produce fruit which is nearly always high in acidity.