2020 Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden Barossa
一支有力量又有細節的Barossa代表作:厚實果味配上如絲的單寧,喝得到層次也能存放。
【為什麼選它?】
1) 產地力作 -> 來自Barossa西坡紅土,土壤讓果實濃縮、單寧結構穩健,愈陳愈有味。
2) 橡木配合得當 -> 18個月法國桶熟成(15%新桶),帶出奶油與香料感,但不蓋掉果味。
3) 手工釀法 -> 5–10噸開頂發酵槽、每日定時上泵,7–10天浸皮,最後不澄清不過濾,保留口感厚度。
【侍酒師私房筆記】打開一杯,先是黑莓、李子與深色果醬的厚重,然後來一抹黑胡椒與乾燥香草,尾段有煙香與紫羅蘭點綴。入口時中段奶油般的質感包住果實,單寧既滑又有力,帶出微微收斂的口腔感,餘韻長且耐嚼。這酒在朋友週末燒烤或家常晚宴都能把氣氛拉起來。
【田地與釀造小檔案】葡萄來自Barossa西側低產量的紅/棕土,礦物與稠密果實是這地區的招牌。採用開頂槽發酵並以人工或機械上泵控制萃取,壓榨後入法國大桶完成麴酸乳酸發酵與熟成,最後以不澄清、不過濾的方式裝瓶,口感更原貌。
【場景化配餐指南】香港周末:天台燒牛扒配香料醬;中式做法:烤羊架或燒鹿肉;朋友小聚:煙燻豬肋骨、重口味起司板都很合拍。
【降維打擊對比】相較於同等分級的大牌,Bella's Garden 給你更高的果實濃度與桶香整合度,價格更實在——是想要Barossa力量感但不想付超級明星酒名的最佳選擇。
A Barossa powerhouse that balances muscular structure with velvet tannins — bold, layered and built to savour.
【Why choose it?】
1) Terroir-driven intensity -> Red/brown soils of the western Barossa give concentrated fruit and firm, masculine tannins that age beautifully.
2) Thoughtful oak integration -> 18 months in French hogsheads (15% new) brings creaminess and spice without smothering the fruit.
3) Winemaking finesse -> Open-top fermentation, careful pump-overs and 7–10 days on skins deliver deep colour, layered texture and polished extraction.
【Sommelier's Notes】On the nose: dried herbs, cracked pepper, plum compote, blackcurrant preserves, subtle incense and violet lift. On the palate: an almost tactile, creamy mid-palate carrying intense dark fruit; tannins are silk-like yet firmly present, giving a long, pucker-edge finish. There's a precision here — fruit, oak and acidity trading leads rather than fighting.
【Winemaking & Vineyard】Sourced from low-yield, red/brown earth in the Barossa’s western ranges where soils force concentration. Fermented in 5–10 tonne open-top fermenters with twice-daily pump-overs, then pressed and matured for 18 months in French hogsheads (15% new; rest 1–6 years). Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve texture and nuance.
【Occasion / Pairing】Decant 60–90 minutes and serve at 16–18°C. Ideal with charred steaks, roasted game or a rich beef stew at a weekend Cantonese-style family dinner or a rooftop barbecue with friends.
【Competitive Edge】Delivers near-grand-cru weight and ageing potential without the superstar label markup — concentrated Barossa fruit, top-shelf oak, and proven critical acclaim (scores into the 90s) make this a high-value bottle for collectors and serious drinkers.
Specification
- Alcohol %: 14.2%
- Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
- Taste: blackberry, black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, cracked pepper, dried herbs, violets, incense, spice, creamy oak, silky yet powerful tannins, long finish
- Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or charred steaks, Roasted lamb or venison, Barbecue ribs and smoked meats, Rich beef stews and cassoulet, Aged cheddar or hard sheep cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Shiraz
: 100%,
Winery
Two Hands 是在Barossa頗具聲望的酒莊,強調由產區與地塊帶出果味個性。團隊由Ben Perkins主理釀造,田間管理與葡萄品質由專業團隊掌握;他們愛用開頂發酵與分級橡木熟成,追求力量與細緻兼具的風格。
Two Hands Wines is a Barossa-based producer known for region-focused, fruit-driven wines crafted for both immediate pleasure and long-term ageing. Under winemaker Ben Perkins and owner Michael Twelftree, the estate sources low-yield vineyards across the valley and combines traditional open-top fermentation with selective oak maturation to balance power and finesse.