2022 Two Hands Max's Garden Shiraz

Heathcote 的鐵土味，黑果與胡椒的深邃，下肚有力但不粗暴。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產地驅動：Heathcote 的紅壤帶來礦感與黑莓濃度，入口立刻辨識出來。 -> 喝得到土地、喝得到特色。
2) 細緻釀法：小批分桶、適度的法國橡木調理，讓層次更明確但不蓋掉果味。 -> 即開即飲也能留酒櫃養成收藏級表現。
3) 團隊保證：田間管理到釀造都有經驗團隊把關，品質穩定。 -> 買來送禮或常備都放心。

【侍酒師私房筆記】第一次聞到是黑櫻桃和熟李子的深色果香，接著有黑胡椒、雪松與少許煙燻肉的筆觸。入口單寧扎實但成熟，酸度把整體拉得俐落，尾段帶點巧克力與甘草餘味。醒一小時，香氣會更開、層次更分明。

【田地與釀造】來自 Heathcote 鐵質紅土，藤齡與產量管理有助集中風味。採小地塊分批發酵，溫和浸皮、入桶熟成以保留果實性與增加香料感。田間由 Travis Coombe 管理，Ben Perkins 掌釀。

【場景化配餐指南】周末燒烤配上牛排；與家人吃燒臘、滷味時拿出來分享；或是慶祝晚宴配慢燉牛肋。厚重肉類、野味和陳年硬芝士都是理想搭配。

【降維打擊對比】相較於那些要價更高的單一園牌子，Max's Garden 提供同級別的濃度與地塊感，價格更有彈性，既能即飲也值得收藏。這是性價比與地域代表性的絕佳平衡。

A Heathcote powerhouse: dark-fruited, spice-driven and built to reward a little patience.

【Why choose it?】
1) Terroir-led intensity -> Heathcote's iron-rich soils give concentrated black fruits and a distinctive earthy backbone that elevates every sip.
2) Crafted precision -> small-lot vinification and careful oak ageing deliver depth without heaviness — approachable now, structured for cellar time.
3) Proven team -> Two Hands’ meticulous sourcing and Ben Perkins’ winemaking mean consistency from vine to bottle.

【Sommelier's Private Note】Old-school flavour profile with modern balance: ripe black cherry and plum layered with cracked pepper, cedar and a hint of espresso-dark chocolate. Tannins are firm but polished; acidity keeps the palate fresh so the finish stays long and savory. Decant for ~60 minutes for best aromatic lift.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】Sourced from select Heathcote parcels on iron-rich red soils. Low-yield fruit, gentle extraction and maturation in mainly French oak (mix of new and seasoned) to add spice and structure while preserving primary fruit. Vineyard care under Travis Coombe; Ben Perkins oversees cellar decisions.

【Occasions & Pairing】Perfect for weekend steak nights, richer Cantonese roast dinners, or an elegant BBQ with friends. Pairs brilliantly with braised short ribs, grilled lamb, game and aged cheeses.

【Competitive Edge】Delivers the concentration and regional character you expect from top-tier Heathcote at a price that undercuts many big-name single-vineyard bottlings — serious wine, sensible value.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, blackberry, plum, white/black pepper, cedar, smoked meat, dark chocolate, liquorice, iron/earthy minerality, firm ripe tannins, oak spice
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye / steak, Braised beef short ribs, Roast lamb chops, Venison or game, Aged cheddar or hard cheeses, Rich Cantonese roast (e.g. roast duck / char siu)
• Grape Variety: Shiraz : 100%, Syrah ,

Winery

Two Hands Wines（釀酒師 Ben Perkins，田間管理 Travis Coombe），英文品牌名稱保留原文 Two Hands。

Two Hands Wines (Winemaker: Ben Perkins; Vineyard Manager: Travis Coombe)