2023 Two Hands Shiraz Angel's Share Mclaren

來自 McLaren Vale 的厚實紅酒，像一場暖意十足的夏末火堆——黑果、香料與橡木交織。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區厚度 -> 馬上感受成熟果實與泥土感，開瓶就抓住全桌注意。
2) 橡木熟成 -> 奶油香、香草與微苦巧克力令口感層次分明但不過度搶戲。
3) 團隊保證 -> 由經驗豐富的釀酒師與田間管理帶出穩定風貌，品質可靠。

【侍酒師私房筆記】 酒體厚但不笨重，入口先是黑莓與熟李子的甜實感，跟著黑胡椒與烘烤香氣推進。單寧有分量卻經過磨圓，尾段留有微苦巧克力與香草的餘韻，建議醒一小時，熱騰騰的紅燒或炭火烤肉都很搭。

【場景化配餐指南】 銅鑼灣周末烤牛排、家庭聚會的慢燉羊膝、或與朋友吃煙燻燒烤配著起司盤，氣氛立刻升級。

【降維打擊對比】 同等強度與橡木表現，比起傳統大牌更有性價比，少了吹噓，多了真材實料。

A powerful McLaren Vale red that feels like a late-summer bonfire — ripe dark fruit wrapped in warm oak and spice.

【Why choose it?】
1) Concentrated regional character -> Immediate, crowd-pleasing depth for your cellar or dinner table.
2) Thoughtful oak ageing -> Smooth, layered texture without losing fruit vibrancy.
3) Proven craft team -> From vineyard to bottle under experienced hands for consistent quality.

【Sommelier's Private Notes】 Pour an hour ahead and watch layers open: dense blackberries and plum compote at first, then cedar, dark chocolate and a dry cocoa finish. Tannins are firm but polished; mid-palate shows a juicy core that keeps it approachable even at higher ripeness. Best enjoyed with bold flavours and a relaxed table.

【Occasion / Pairing】 Weekend BBQ with friends, special roast dinners, or a cosy Cantonese-style braised beef night. Pairs exceptionally with grilled red meats, game and mature cheeses.

【Competitive Edge】 Offers McLaren Vale intensity and oak complexity at a fraction of trophy-label prices—serious presence without pretension.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.9 - 15%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes (1 hour)
• Taste: blackberry, dark plum, spice, black pepper, dark chocolate, vanilla oak, ripe tannins, warm alcohol
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye / beef steak, Venison or game dishes, Slow-cooked lamb shank, Charcoal BBQ and smoked meats, Aged hard cheeses (e.g., cheddar, Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Shiraz , Syrah ,

Winery

Two Hands（雙手酒莊）由 Michael Twelftree 擁有，釀酒師 Ben Perkins 與田間管理 Travis Coombe 共同把關。酒莊選取 McLaren Vale 的優質園塊，強調成熟果實的純粹表現，採用橡木桶熟成增添香料與結構，最後以軟木塞封瓶。風格偏向濃郁而平衡，既可早飲也能略加陳放。

Two Hands Wines, led by owner Michael Twelftree with winemaker Ben Perkins and vineyard manager Travis Coombe, focuses on McLaren Vale expression. Fruit is selected from riper parcels, matured in oak to add structure and spice, then bottled under cork. The winery aims for concentrated, approachable wines meant for both near-term drinking and short-term cellaring.