{"title":"Two Hands Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTwo Hands Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from Barossa Valley, Australia, renowned for premium Shiraz expressions showcasing regional power, balance and depth. Shop online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2006-two-hands-wines-ares-shiraz-750ml","title":"2006 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig and full bodied the 2009 Ares Shiraz forms part of Two Hands Wines most exclusive flagship series. Drink it now or keep it in the cellar until the mid 2020's, the choice is yours. Either way there is much enjoyment to be had in every bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"adjusted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"adjusted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 pts - Deep purple-black colored, the 2009 Ares Shiraz is intensely scented of warm black plums, black cherry compote, dried mulberries and blackberry tart with underlying notes of cedar, licorice, hung meat and fertile soil. Full bodied, densely packed and generously layered with ripe berry flavors, it has a good backbone of medium to firm velvety tannins and racy acid, finishing long. Drink it 2014 to 2024+. - Feb 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator - 98 pts - Supple, subtle and succulent, delivering an open-textured mouthful of rich red berry, black cherry, black tea and dusky spice character. Finishes with great clarity and transparency. Shiraz. Drink now through 2020. 375 cases made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eHS, Jul 31 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736080642411,"sku":"SK72282686","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/TwoHandsWinesAresShiraz_c501eac7-e355-4d1d-acee-f880c265ff2a.png?v=1780389686"},{"product_id":"2023-two-hands-gnarly-dudes-shiraz-750ml","title":"2023 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Hands Wines, established in 1999, has become one of Australia's most recognisable premium Shiraz specialists. Their philosophy focuses on expressing regional character through small-batch vinification and meticulous parcel selection. \u003cem data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eGnarly Dudes\u003c\/em\u003e — inspired by the rugged old Shiraz vines of the Barossa — is crafted to showcase purity, vibrancy, and varietal intensity. It remains one of the most consistent value-driven premium Shiraz releases in the Two Hands portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eSourced from a selection of Barossa Valley vineyards, \u003cem data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eGnarly Dudes\u003c\/em\u003e draws heavily on parcels with older, gnarled vines planted on deep sandy loams, red clays, and ironstone-rich soils. These low-yielding blocks naturally produce fruit of concentration, colour, and aromatic lift. The combination of warm valley-floor sites and cooler elevated pockets allows for a wine that balances richness with freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eThe 2023 season in the Barossa Valley was marked by cooler-than-average conditions and extended ripening. This produced Shiraz with excellent definition, bright acidity, and pristine fruit purity. Longer hang time allowed flavour to build gradually while retaining natural freshness — a style well-suited to \u003cem data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eGnarly Dudes\u003c\/em\u003e, which thrives in vintages that emphasise aromatics and structure over sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eFruit is fermented in a mix of open and closed fermenters with gentle extraction to retain vibrancy and varietal clarity. The wine then matures in seasoned American and French oak hogsheads, ensuring spice, texture, and roundness without overwhelming the fruit. Each parcel is evaluated separately before the final blend is assembled to highlight the wine’s trademark energy and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eThe 2023 \u003cem data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eGnarly Dudes Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e bursts from the glass with aromas of blackberry, plum, blueberry, licorice, cocoa, and hints of pepper and dried spice. The palate is medium-full bodied with plush dark fruit, supple tannins, and impressive vibrancy. Notes of mocha, dark cherry, spice, and violet add depth, while bright acidity keeps the wine lively and balanced. A polished, fruit-driven Barossa Shiraz that delivers both intensity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003ePraised annually for offering exceptional value in premium Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003e2023 vintage noted for clarity, lift, and purity of fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eA benchmark example of modern, energetic Barossa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eProducer: Two Hands Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003eOak: French \u0026amp; American hogsheads (predominantly seasoned)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003eStyle: Medium-full bodied, dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2024–2030+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003eThe 2023 Two Hands \u003cem data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003eGnarly Dudes\u003c\/em\u003e Shiraz is vibrant, pure, and immensely drinkable — a polished Barossa Valley expression that over-delivers on quality and character. A perfect choice for both collectors seeking consistency and enthusiasts looking for a bold yet balanced Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736088244587,"sku":"SK44039497","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Two_Hands_Gnarly_Dudes_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1780389927"},{"product_id":"2022-two-hands-bellas-garden-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eTwo Hands Wines, founded in 1999, has become one of Australia’s most recognisable premium Shiraz producers. With a philosophy centred on showcasing regional character, the winery sources fruit from top vineyards across South Australia’s most distinguished Shiraz appellations. \u003cem data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eBella’s Garden\u003c\/em\u003e represents the pinnacle of their Barossa Valley selections — a cuvée crafted from exceptional parcels chosen for power, purity, and aromatic depth. Year after year, Bella’s Garden is celebrated for its richness, vibrancy, and impeccable balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eSourced from a selection of premium Barossa Valley vineyard sites, Bella’s Garden benefits from a diversity of elevations, soil profiles, and vine ages. Deep red-brown loams over clay, ironstone-rich soils, and warmer valley-floor parcels contribute layers of intensity and plush fruit weight. Many of the vines are low-yielding and dry-grown, enhancing concentration and natural tannin structure. Each vineyard block is vinified separately before final selection for the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage in the Barossa Valley was shaped by a mild growing season with excellent retention of natural acidity. A cool start, followed by warm, dry conditions during late summer, produced Shiraz of exceptional purity, vibrant fruit, and balanced tannins. Lower yields resulted in wines with concentration without excess ripeness — a standout year delivering both freshness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and fermented in small open vats with regular pump-overs and gentle extraction. Maturation took place in a mix of French oak hogsheads, including a portion of new oak to enhance structure and spice complexity. Each parcel was tasted extensively before blending to ensure the final cuvée reflects Bella’s Garden’s hallmark style: bold, aromatic, and impeccably polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eThe 2022 \u003cem data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eTwo Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e opens with expressive aromas of blackberry, plum, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, violets, licorice, and warm spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied yet impressively balanced, delivering layers of ripe black and blue fruits wrapped in fine, velvety tannins. Notes of mocha, crushed fennel seed, graphite, and subtle oak toast build into a long, plush, and satisfying finish. Intense, vibrant, and beautifully composed — a modern Barossa Shiraz with elegance and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eConsistently rated among Australia’s top regional Shiraz expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003ePraised for concentration, vibrancy, and textural finesse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e2022 expected to join the best Bella’s Garden vintages of the past decade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eProducer: Two Hands Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003eOak: French oak hogsheads (portion new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eStyle: Full-bodied, dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2024–2035+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003eThe 2022 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz is an exceptional release — bold, richly fruited, and beautifully balanced. A quintessential Barossa Valley Shiraz with modern polish and impressive ageing potential, ideal for collectors and fans of powerful yet refined Australian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736088277355,"sku":"SK58703511","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Two_Hands_Bella_s_Garden_Shiraz_750ml_dd6727f6-95b1-4f72-8241-ccd71dcbeffa.png?v=1780389929"},{"product_id":"2009-two-hands-wines-ares-shiraz-750ml","title":"2009 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig and full bodied the 2009 Ares Shiraz forms part of Two Hands Wines most exclusive flagship series. Drink it now or keep it in the cellar until the mid 2020's, the choice is yours. Either way there is much enjoyment to be had in every bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"adjusted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"adjusted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 pts - Deep purple-black colored, the 2009 Ares Shiraz is intensely scented of warm black plums, black cherry compote, dried mulberries and blackberry tart with underlying notes of cedar, licorice, hung meat and fertile soil. Full bodied, densely packed and generously layered with ripe berry flavors, it has a good backbone of medium to firm velvety tannins and racy acid, finishing long. Drink it 2014 to 2024+. - Feb 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator - 98 pts - Supple, subtle and succulent, delivering an open-textured mouthful of rich red berry, black cherry, black tea and dusky spice character. Finishes with great clarity and transparency. Shiraz. Drink now through 2020. 375 cases made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eHS, Jul 31 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190447979,"sku":"SK23835503","price":208.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/TwoHandsWinesAresShiraz_635e93c8-a0d2-4420-bb84-3484fee54086.png?v=1767589242"},{"product_id":"2019-two-hands-wines-ares-shiraz-750ml","title":"2019 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a strong commitment to the philosophy of ‘quality without compromise’, Two Hands Wines use a strict classification process to ensure that only the best barrels each vintage are deemed worthy of being bottled as a Two Hands product. Six months after vintage, every barrel in the winery is blind tasted by Proprietor Michael Twelftree and Cheif Wine maker Richard Langford and given a classification grade associated with its place in the Two Hands portfolio: from A+ to D (and anything C or below not used in Two Hands final production). With this focus on detail, it means only the best barrels make it through and quality is maintained even in the toughest vintages, albeit at lower quantities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePredicting ageability is a bit like throwing a dart at a dart board but here I am very happy to predict a slow evolution, a recent 2004 was still so primary, tight and evolving at a snail’s pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2019 vintage) \"A very dense and rich red with a full body, compacted velvet texture and a fresh finish. Loads of blackberries and dark chocolate flavors. It will be better in five or six years but some will appreciate its old school attraction. Big nature to this. Drink or hold.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736192971115,"sku":"SK62790662","price":182.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2014_Two_Hands_Wines_Ares_Shiraz_750ml.jpg?v=1767589330"},{"product_id":"2014-two-hands-wines-ares-shiraz-750ml","title":"2014 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a strong commitment to the philosophy of ‘quality without compromise’, Two Hands Wines use a strict classification process to ensure that only the best barrels each vintage are deemed worthy of being bottled as a Two Hands product. Six months after vintage, every barrel in the winery is blind tasted by Proprietor Michael Twelftree and Cheif Wine maker Richard Langford and given a classification grade associated with its place in the Two Hands portfolio: from A+ to D (and anything C or below not used in Two Hands final production). With this focus on detail, it means only the best barrels make it through and quality is maintained even in the toughest vintages, albeit at lower quantities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePredicting ageability is a bit like throwing a dart at a dart board but here I am very happy to predict a slow evolution, a recent 2004 was still so primary, tight and evolving at a snail’s pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: \u003cstrong\u003e(2014 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e) \"Really glossy, ripe and sweet blackberry fruits pervade the nose and palate. Very intense and delivered with plenty of spicy and earthy interest around the fruit. Just holds and folds on the finish a little here. Drink this younger while the fruit is pushing longest.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736193003883,"sku":"SK70790825","price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2014_Two_Hands_Wines_Ares_Shiraz_750ml_09811df5-cd37-4ff1-bd96-0694f2b020c6.jpg?v=1767589331"},{"product_id":"2019-two-hands-bellas-garden-shiraz-750ml","title":"2019 Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePredominately grown in the Red\/Brown earth of the Barossa’s western ranges, the soil profile creates masculine tannins and richness through the palate. Lower yield limiting soils provide a large fruit concentration. This label’s colour reflects the red soils of the Barossa’s western ranges where all the best Two Hands vineyards are located.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2021- 2033\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2019 vintage) \"Densely packed aromas of blackcurrant cordial, violets, mint, cedar, bay leaf and ground baking spice carries through to a full figured palate that oozes jammy fruit. It's balanced by savory spiced tannins, a touch of toasty oak and a good lick of acidity. Drink now with a decanter at hand and throughout the next decade.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736193036651,"sku":"SK38336916","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Two_Hands_Bella_s_Garden_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1767589332"},{"product_id":"2018-two-hands-ares-shiraz-750ml","title":"2018 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year Ares is black on black in colour. The immediate bouquet throws you roasted meat, pain grillé, dried herbs, both blue and black berries, sage, warm earth and tea leaf. The palate is silky and soft. It caresses your tongue and then rolls straight to the late palate. This pull the magic act of being a big wine in a small wine’s body: It creeps up on you slowly and effortlessly, Man this is a seriously fun ride! It rolls and and rolls along and the tannins never really seem to dissolve or stop; pure silk is the best way to describe it. In the end you’re left searching for the acidity, fruit and tannins as they are all so welded together. Nothing sticks out in this wine, its Barossa Shiraz at it best. This wine has a very long life ahead of it and it will age effortlessly for 25 year plus. Sit back, pull the cork and enjoy the ride, you will not be disappointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eProducer tasting notes: (2018 vintage) \"This year Ares is black on black in colour. The immediate bouquet throws you roastedmeat, pain grillé, dried herbs, both blue and black berries, sage, warm earth and tea leaf.The palate is silky and soft. It caresses your tongue and then rolls straight to the late palate. This pull the magic act of being a big wine in a small wine’s body: It creeps up on youslowly and effortlessly, Man this is a seriously fun ride! It rolls and and rolls along and thetannins never really seem to dissolve or stop; pure silk is the best way to describe it. In theend you’re left searching for the acidity, fruit and tannins as they are all so weldedtogether.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo Hands Wines\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736214270315,"sku":"SK14430451","price":174.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/TwoHandsAresShirazFlagshipSeries2019_3cc03972-40d7-4e66-89ec-c14976e45e05.jpg?v=1767590159"},{"product_id":"2018-two-hands-wines-ares-shiraz-750ml","title":"2013 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiraz is at the heart of the Two Hands story and our vineyard selections give us access to some of the greatest parcels of Shiraz grapes in the country. Each year, every one of the 1,500 barrels of Shiraz is tasted in the search for the very finest cuvée to represent Ares, the pinnacle of our Shiraz production. The handful of barrels that make it through are matured for 24 months in new and one year old French oak, and retested again and again to ensure only the best make the final blend. A statuesque, powerful and deeply flavoured wine that combines elegance and vivacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSaturated to the core, Ares delivers a wall of flavour across the palate with notes of blackberry, baking spices, lavender oil, scorched earth, coal dust, and high cocoa, dark chocolate emerging at every turn. Depth and nuance in a large framework, thick and bold tannins screech across the mid-palate and pull the wine through to an incredibly long finish laced with detail, created by notes of black cracked pepper, espresso shot, and coal dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736232227179,"sku":"SK36156446","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2013TwoHandsWinesAresShiraz.jpg?v=1767591507"},{"product_id":"2012-two-hands-wines-ares-shiraz-750ml","title":"2012 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: \"Deep dark opaque ruby, purple reflections. Intense black berry confit, sweet spices, some bourbon vanilla, ripe plums, heart cherries, delicate touch of caramel. Powerful, intense and textu pronounced in fruitiness, fine acidity, dark berries, fine toasty aromas echo, liquorice, coffee and nougat on the finish, lingers long, good ageing potential.\" - 97\/100, Falstaff\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736232620395,"sku":"SK96096115","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/TwoHandsWinesAresShiraz_a8f01453-5d96-410b-af91-bf930c4ffe8d.png?v=1767591520"},{"product_id":"2015-two-hands-wines-ares-shiraz-750ml-1","title":"2015 Two Hands Wines Ares Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiraz is at the heart of the Two Hands story and our vineyard selections give us access to some of the greatest parcels of Shiraz grapes in the country. Each year, every one of the 1,500 barrels of Shiraz is tasted in the search for the very finest cuvée to represent Ares, the pinnacle of our Shiraz production. The handful of barrels that make it through are matured for 24 months in new and one year old French oak, and retested again and again to ensure only the best make the final blend. A statuesque, powerful and deeply flavoured wine that combines elegance and vivacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSaturated to the core, Ares delivers a wall of flavour across the palate with notes of blackberry, baking spices, lavender oil, scorched earth, coal dust, and high cocoa, dark chocolate emerging at every turn. Depth and nuance in a large framework, thick and bold tannins screech across the mid-palate and pull the wine through to an incredibly long finish laced with detail, created by notes of black cracked pepper, espresso shot, and coal dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736232653163,"sku":"SK99981509","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2013TwoHandsWinesAresShiraz_cc6ed8de-31dc-43e3-819f-b8976e41e9e1.jpg?v=1767591521"},{"product_id":"2022-two-hands-wines-lilys-garden-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Two Hands Wines Lilys Garden Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion · 2022 Vintage · Published: 07 August 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n“This is a pan-regional blend, knitting together the characteristics of varying geologies and macroclimates. There’s violet and lilac, ground coffee and tar, boysenberry, blueberry and plum, dried seaweed, iodine, soft licorice and morcilla. The cool year has put a cap on sweetness of fruit, which is no bad thing, though it is still mouth-filling and intense, tannins chewy and layered, calling for food.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLily’s Garden is a Shiraz sourced from McLaren Vale vineyards, described as the pick of the bunch. It is characterised by a generous profile with cascading blue fruits and a rich, long palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral sand based soils contribute lifted aromatics, softness and roundness. The label’s blue colour takes inspiration from McLaren Vale’s close proximity to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a second La Niña year in a row, the vineyards received above average winter rainfall, followed by a very mild spring and summer with only one day recorded over 40°C. 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This wine captures the essence of McLaren Vale, showcasing ripe, full-bodied flavours that evolve into a captivating late palate marked by a harmonious blend of power, structure, and sweet fruit. Many will be drawn to the cascading layers of sweet, rolling fruit, which gracefully transition as the tannins gently reveal themselves. 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Magenta-splashed crimson with juicy plum, blueberry, dark cherry and boysenberry fruits along with hints of Christmas cake, olive tapenade, brown spice, dark chocolate, pan juices, panforte, violets and earth. It's at the lighter end of full bodied with a bright driveline, fine, sandy tannins and a light savoury lean to its travel on the back end.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGnarly Dudes Shiraz is produced from vineyards in the Barossa Valley, where a continental climate of hot summer days and cold winters is moderated by valleys and hills that create cooler micro-climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil is a deep rich red clay, contributing to fruit that is rich and complex in flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage followed a dry winter with earlier budburst driven by warmer conditions. Small berried fruit developed with concentration and vibrancy, supported by timely rainfall in December and January. 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