2021 Two Hands Shiraz Charlie's Garden Eden

品飲筆記：酒色深沉，散發成熟深色漿果與黑櫻桃香氣，伴隨黑胡椒與溫暖香料的氣息。橡木帶來的香草與可可香緊緊包裹果味，口中濃郁但順滑，單寧圓潤且有良好支撐，酸度帶來清爽感，尾韻悠長且帶有一抹煙燻與苦甜巧克力。

酒莊與葡萄園：雙手酒莊（Two Hands）以產區表現為重，這支酒來自伊頓谷精選地塊，該地高海拔晝夜溫差大、排水良好，園內以細心護理、分地塊採收來保留風土特色。田間管理注重平衡與果實成熟度，讓風味更集中且鮮明。

釀造重點：釀酒師 Ben Perkins 採用分地塊小批次釀造，控制浸皮與萃取來打造厚實卻不粗糙的口感。經過桶陳以引入香料與微甜的橡木層次，整體結構扎實，既適合當下飲用也能隨時間細緻變化。

搭配建議：建議醒酒約45分鐘，能讓香氣更開放、單寧更柔順。適合搭配烤牛排、野味、烤羊排或熟成起司，甚至與略苦的黑巧克力形成絕妙平衡。

Tasting Note: Deep garnet in the glass with an immediate bouquet of ripe dark berries, black cherry and a lift of cracked black pepper and warm spice. Layers of sweet oak, cocoa and a hint of smoked meat lead into a concentrated palate — plush dark fruit framed by velvety, ripe tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and savory with lingering spice and dark chocolate echoes.

Producer & Vineyard: From the team at Two Hands Wines, this wine showcases fruit sourced from selected Eden Valley parcels with cool nights and good exposure. Under the stewardship of viticulturist Travis Coombe and owner Michael Twelftree, parcels are managed to preserve site expression and balance.

Winemaking: With Ben Perkins overseeing, grapes are handled parcel-by-parcel to retain purity of fruit. Fermentation was undertaken in small lots, with careful extraction to build structure while keeping a plush mouthfeel. A period in oak imparts gentle spice and sweetness without overwhelming the core fruit, resulting in a concentrated yet poised wine built for medium-term ageing.

Serve & Pairing: Decant for about 45 minutes to allow primary aromas to open and tannins to relax. Ideal with grilled or roasted red meats, game, herb-scented lamb or mature cheeses. Drinking window stretches into the next decade as the wine gradually integrates and softens.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.4 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: dark berry, black cherry, spice, black pepper, sweet oak, vanilla, dark chocolate, smoky, concentrated, velvety tannins, long savory finish
• Food Matching: Grilled or charred beef (steak, ribeye), Roast venison or game, Lamb chops with herbs, Mature cheddar or aged hard cheeses, Barbecue ribs or smoked meats, Dark chocolate desserts (70%+)
• Grape Variety: Shiraz , Syrah ,

Winery

雙手酒莊以展現產區個性著稱，專注於來自巴羅莎與伊頓谷的精緻紅酒。酒莊重視分地塊管理與人工照料，讓每片田地的特色能在酒中表現出來。這款酒由團隊以小批次釀造、細緻處理，既有果實飽滿的當下魅力，也具備陳年潛力；關鍵人物包括釀酒師 Ben Perkins、業主 Michael Twelftree 與葡萄園管理者 Travis Coombe。

Two Hands Wines is a respected Australian producer celebrated for expressive, site-driven red wines from Barossa and Eden Valley. The team focuses on parcel selection and meticulous vineyard work to capture regional character. With an emphasis on small-lot winemaking and age-worthy structure, Two Hands crafts wines that balance ripe fruit, spice and textural depth. Key personnel on this bottling include winemaker Ben Perkins, owner Michael Twelftree and viticulturist Travis Coombe.