2009 Two Hands Shiraz Samantha's Garden Clare
品飲印象:酒色深濃帶些褐邊,初聞有成熟黑果香,像黑莓、黑櫻桃與黑李,再伴隨黑胡椒、甘草與一抹煙燻。橡木香提供香草、可可與溫潤香料,整體層次豐富。
釀造與生產:由Ben Perkins操刀、Michael Twelftree擁有的酒莊,小批分批發酵、人工採摘,重視產區與單一葡萄園的個性。酒廠採用混合法國與美國橡木桶陳年約16–20個月,部分新桶增加結構與香氣,裝瓶前讓酒在酒窖內充分整合。
葡萄園與口感:來自克萊爾谷海拔與晝夜溫差明顯的地塊,土壤多為紅色壤土覆蓋石灰岩,排水良好,果實濃縮但保有清爽的酸度。口感飽滿,單寧結構紮實而細緻,入口柔順帶點肉感與香料回味,醒酒一小時後層次更明顯,適合搭配紅肉或碳烤料理。酒款呈現成熟果實的豐盈與土地的礦性、適飲性與收藏價值兼具。
Tasting note: Deep ruby with a garnet rim, this Clare Valley single-vineyard bottling opens with concentrated black fruit—blackberry, black cherry and plum—lifted by cracked black pepper, dried herbs and a hint of smoked meat. Oak-driven notes of vanilla, cocoa and warm spice add complexity. On the palate it is rich and layered, firm but polished tannins supporting plush fruit and a long, savory finish.
Producer notes: Crafted under the stewardship of winemaker Ben Perkins and owner Michael Twelftree, this wine is a focused expression from a named vineyard parcel managed by Travis Coombe. Two Hands aims to capture site purity and ripe, concentrated flavors while retaining regional freshness.
Winemaking notes: Grapes were hand-picked and fermented in small batches with careful extraction to balance power and elegance. The wine was matured in a combination of French and American oak for approximately 16–20 months, with a portion in new oak to provide structure and spice. Bottled after careful cellaring to develop integration.
Vineyard notes: Sourced from the cool Clare Valley, the vineyard benefits from high diurnal temperature swings and free‑draining soils over limestone and red loam. These conditions yield concentrated fruit, ripe tannins and a sleek acidity that carry through to the finish.
Specification
- Alcohol %: 14.5%
- Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
- Taste: blackberry, black cherry, black plum, pepper spice, licorice, smoke, vanilla oak, dark chocolate, earthy, silky tannins, ripe fruit, savory
- Food Matching: Beef (grilled or roasted), Venison, Barbecued lamb, Braised short ribs, Aged cheddar or hard cheeses, Dark chocolate desserts
- Grape Variety:
Shiraz
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Winery
雙手酒莊以凸顯單一葡萄園風土聞名,追求風味集中但不失優雅與平衡。由Michael Twelftree持有、Ben Perkins掌釀,酒莊重視小地塊分批釀造,與葡萄園經理密切合作以保留產地特色。
Two Hands Wines is an acclaimed Australian producer known for single-vineyard expressions and power balanced by precision. Under the ownership of Michael Twelftree and the winemaking of Ben Perkins, the label focuses on sourcing from premium sites across South Australia and vinifying small parcels to showcase terroir-driven character.