2006 Two Hands Shiraz Samantha's Garden Clare

來自克萊爾谷的這支酒，果香直接而豐富：黑莓、覆盆子一路堆疊，上頭有肉桂和香草的暖意，還有烤肉與橄欖醬般的鹹香。入口飽滿，酒體有重量感但質地偏奶油、單寧成熟而圓潤，留下微甜的口感印象。酒莊以單一園區果實為主，人工分級與小批次發酵，並經過長時間木桶陳年來柔化單寧、累積層次。建議醒酒約45分鐘，搭配濃味燒烤或熟成起司最對味。

A concentrated Clare Valley expression from Two Hands that opens with waves of jammy raspberry and blueberry, layered with baking spice, vanilla and subtle smoked/umami notes. The palate is full and plush — elevated alcohol brings generous weight while super-ripe tannins and a creamy texture give a slightly sweet impression. Oak influence shows as gentle spice and toast on the mid-palate and finish. Made from single-vineyard fruit managed for concentration, the wine saw careful small-batch fermentation and extended maturation in oak to round the tannins and build depth. Drink now with moderate decanting, or enjoy over the next few years while its fruit remains exuberant.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: jammy fruit, raspberry, blueberry, creamy texture, vanilla, cinnamon, grilled meat, tapenade, elevated alcohol, ripe tannins
• Food Matching: Grilled or roasted beef, Venison and game, Lamb with herbs, Rich stews and cassoulet, Mature cheddar or aged hard cheeses, Smoky barbecued meats
• Grape Variety: Shiraz : 100.0%,

Winery

雙手酒莊（Two Hands Wines）在澳洲頗有口碑，重視單一園區、少量釀造以呈現產地風貌。酒莊由Michael Twelftree擁有，釀酒師Ben Perkins與田間管理團隊致力於低產量栽培與精細分級，葡萄園日夜溫差與土壤管理讓果實更集中，釀造過程常以小批發酵與木桶陳年來建立結構與風味。

Two Hands Wines is an acclaimed Australian producer known for site-driven single-vineyard bottlings from Clare Valley and other premium regions. Under ownership of Michael Twelftree and with winemaker Ben Perkins, the team focuses on meticulous vineyard management and small-lot winemaking to highlight concentration and regional character. Vineyard stewardship and careful oak maturation are central to their style.