2016 Two Hands Shiraz Yacca Block Eden (1500 ml)

濃郁卻不厚重：Eden Valley 的黑果與黑椒，吃得出山頭與時間。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 單塊園摘採 -> 果味集中，層次分明，值得等候；
2) 高地冷夜熟成 -> 黑胡椒與酸度帶出清爽感，配餐彈性高；
3) 輕盈橡木修飾 -> 香草、可可點綴，尾韻不搶果味。

【侍酒師私房筆記】第一口先是緊實的黑莓與黑李，接著有煙燻咖啡和黑巧克力的苦甜，單寧細緻但存在感強，入口貼實牙齦，推進時帶出礦感與黑胡椒。90 分鐘醒一醒，16–18°C 享用最舒服。想像在冬日夜晚配一份慢燉牛舌或鹽烤羊肩，氛圍瞬間到位。

【場景化配餐指南】週末家庭烤肉、聖誕烤牛或與友人在屋頂BBQ分食帶胡椒的牛扒—這支酒在熱鬧且有肉香的場合最討好。

【田地與釀造】來自 Eden Valley 高地小地塊，夜溫低、日夜溫差大，有利天然酸度與辛香氣保存。採收後小批量釀造、成熟於法國橡木中段時間，保留果實純度同時建立結構。

【降維打擊對比】比起那些靠大牌光環的昂貴選擇，這支更像是把產區特色和陳年潛力放在前面：酒體與深度媲美高價款，價位卻更吸引，性價比明顯。

A concentrated Eden Valley classic: brooding dark fruit framed by peppery spice and long, polished tannins.

【Why choose it?】
1) Vineyard-focused concentration -> Intense layered fruit and structure that rewards patience.
2) Cool-altitude ripeness -> Pepper and savoury lift keep the richness balanced and food-friendly.
3) Thoughtful oak ageing -> Toasted spice and cocoa bind the fruit for a lingering finish.

【Sommelier's Notes】Hand-picked parcels from a single block yield a wine of dense black fruits—blackberry, plum and a graphite-savoury thread—then a mid-palate of dark chocolate and espresso. Tannins are firm yet refined, giving the wine a muscular backbone and a long, spiced finish. Best served at 16–18°C after ~90 minutes decanting; cellar-friendly through the 2030s.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】Small-batch fermentations under the direction of Ben Perkins, with careful extraction and maturation in French oak to add spice and structure without overwhelming the fruit. Vineyards sit at higher elevation in Eden Valley with cool nights that preserve freshness and peppery aromatics.

【Occasion & Pairing】Perfect for a celebratory roast, a refined BBQ on the terrace, or pairing with game at a neighbourhood bistro. Pairs brilliantly with peppered steak, slow-braised beef and hard cheeses.

【Competitive Edge】Delivers Barossa/Eden concentration at a price point and depth that often outperforms many mainstream flagship labels—serious, terroir-driven, and built to age.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.4%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, black plum, black pepper, savory spice, dark chocolate, espresso, earthy leather, cedar oak, fine-grained tannins, long finish
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye / pepper steak, Roast lamb or venison, Rich beef stews / osso buco, Mature cheddar or aged gouda, Smoky barbecue
• Grape Variety: Shiraz : 100%,

Winery

Two Hands Wines 由 Michael Twelftree 創立，是澳洲顯著的精品/區域型酒莊。酒莊重視單地塊表現，釀酒師 Ben Perkins 採小批量發酵、精準萃取與橡木調和，保持果實原貌與口感結構。田間由 Travis Coombe 管理，細緻栽培確保果實品質。

Two Hands Wines is a boutique-to-region leader founded by Michael Twelftree, dedicated to site expression across Barossa and Eden Valley. Under winemaker Ben Perkins the cellar focuses on small-lot ferments, measured extraction and oak regimes that showcase fruit purity and textural grip. Vineyard manager Travis Coombe oversees meticulous viticulture in selected premium blocks.