2021 Two Hands Shiraz Secret Block Barossa

濃郁但不笨重，一杯立刻抓住注意力的巴羅莎紅酒。

為什麼選它？
1) 單園精選 -> 來自酒莊秘密地塊，果實集中度高，風土感直接。好處：每一口都有深度與層次。
2) 精細桶陳 -> 新舊橡木混陳，帶來香料、香草與柔順單寧。好處：力量與圓潤同時到位，飲用即享。
3) 酒評認可 -> 高分與長陳年潛力，既可入藏也可立刻開瓶分享。

侍酒師私房筆記：開瓶後先能聞到成熟黑莓和黑李的濃郁果香，接著冒出黑胡椒、可可與微煙燻的肉香。入口厚實卻不黏膩，單寧紮實但圓順，酸度撐起整體線條，收結留有朱古力與辛香的長尾韻，非常適合配燒牛扒或中式燒味。

酒莊與田間：Two Hands 由 Michael Twelftree 擁有，酿酒師 Ben Perkins 與田間經理 Travis Coombe 共同監控果實成熟。秘密地塊位於巴羅莎核心地帶，土壤與微氣候帶來高濃縮果味與良好成熟度，收成後以溫和萃取與分級桶陳來保留層次。

釀造筆記：溫和浸皮、精準控溫發酵，再以新舊橡木桶熟成，旨在帶出香料、香草與細膩單寧，而不是用重桶蓋過果味。

場景化配餐指南：週末家庭烤肉、朋友聚會的牛排夜、或中式燒味宴。建議醒酒約一小時，16–18°C 享用。

降維打擊對比：跟同價位大型酒莊相比，Secret Block 給你同等的結構與收藏價值，但在果味集中度與即飲性上更有說服力，性價比明顯。

Soul Hook: A Barossa powerhouse that delivers black-fruit density and polished structure without feeling heavy.

Why choose it? 1) Vineyard Sourcing -> Single-block selection from an acclaimed site gives concentrated, terroir-driven depth you’ll notice from the first sip. 2) Winemaking Precision -> Matured carefully in seasoned and new oak for spice and silky texture, so the wine is bold yet balanced. 3) Proven pedigree -> High critical acclaim and a long drinking window means this is a collectors’ pour and an immediate crowd-pleaser.

Winemaker & Producer Notes: Crafted under Ben Perkins and owned by Michael Twelftree, Two Hands selects fruit from a 'secret block' in the Barossa—managed by Travis Coombe—to produce wines that are intense, refined and ageworthy. The 2021 vintage scored 97 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and was built to drink 2023–2036.

Winemaking: Gentle extraction to preserve ripe blue-black fruit, followed by maturation in a mix of new and used oak to layer spice, vanilla and fine-grained tannins. No compromise on ripeness or balance—the oak supports rather than dominates.

Tasting Note (Sommelier’s Note): Opens with concentrated blackberry and plum, then black pepper, dark chocolate and a streak of smoked meat. Texture is plush yet firm—tannins are ripe and sculpted, acidity keeps the profile lively, finish is long with lingering cocoa and pepper spice.

Occasion & Pairing: Decant for one hour and serve at 16–18°C. Ideal for celebratory roasts, a premium BBQ night, or pairing with Cantonese-style barbecued meats and hearty stews. Fits both restaurant wine lists and high-end home dinners.

Competitive Edge: Compared with big-name Bordeaux or Napa heavyweights, this offers equally serious structure and aging potential but at a more attractive price point and with unmistakable Barossa fruit intensity.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, ripe plum, black pepper, dark chocolate, vanilla oak, smoke, licorice, spice, ripe tannins, long finish
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye / beef steak, Roasted or braised lamb, Venison and game, Char siu / Cantonese BBQ, Mature hard cheeses (Aged cheddar, Manchego), Rich tomato-based stews and casseroles
• Grape Variety: Shiraz : 100%, Syrah ,

Winery

Two Hands（雙手酒莊）由 Michael Twelftree 擁有，釀酒師 Ben Perkins 與田間經理 Travis Coombe 監督。酒莊以單一地塊精選果源與精準桶陳聞名，追求濃郁但平衡的瓶中風味。

Two Hands Wines — a respected Barossa producer owned by Michael Twelftree. Under winemaker Ben Perkins and viticulturist Travis Coombe, the estate focuses on single-block selections and precision oak management to produce concentrated yet balanced wines.