2004 Two Hands Shiraz Sophie's Garden Padthaway

品飲筆記：這瓶2004年份散發濃郁黑果香，包括黑櫻桃與黑莓，伴隨黑胡椒與甜香料氣息，底層有巧克力、香草與些許泥土與皮革調。酒體飽滿但不沉重，單寧細緻且已隨陳年趨向圓潤，酸度支撐整體結構，收尾長且帶回甘。

酒莊背景：雙手酒莊（Two Hands）由Michael Twelftree擁有，當年由釀酒師Ben Perkins操刀，此系列強調產地表現與精細桶陳，2004年款在當時獲得高度評價。

釀造與田間：釀造採分批小缸發酵、溫和萃取，並在精選橡木桶中熟成以引入香草與烘烤風味；葡萄園位於Padthaway的緩坡平原，排水良好、日夜溫差有利於保留新鮮度。栽培上控制產量與葉面管理，目的是換取更集中而純淨的果實風味。

口感建議：口感豐厚，入口先是果實甜感，隨即出現香料與微苦巧克力，單寧圓滑，適合與紅肉或陳年起司搭配。若想讓香氣更開放，建議醒一小時。

Tasting note: This 2004 release opens with concentrated aromas of blackberry and black cherry, layered with baking spice, black pepper and hints of dark chocolate and cedar. On the palate it is plush and dense, offering ripe dark-fruit flavours framed by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity; oak adds vanilla and cocoa nuances while savory, earthy notes and a long, lingering finish complete the experience.

Producer notes: From Two Hands Wines — under the ownership of Michael Twelftree and crafted by winemaker Ben Perkins — Sophie's Garden has long represented the house focus on concentrated, site-driven red wines from premium South Australian sites. The 2004 vintage earned strong critical acclaim and showcases the winery’s commitment to ripe fruit concentration married to careful barrel maturation.

Winemaking notes: Small-batch fermentations with careful extraction produce intensity without harshness. After primary fermentation the wine was aged in selected oak barrels to integrate spice and toasty layers, while regular cellar monitoring preserved freshness and structural balance. Time in bottle has softened the tannins and broadened the aromatic profile.

Vineyard notes: Fruit for this wine comes from Padthaway's gently undulating plains, parcels selected for good drainage and cool-night ripening. Vineyard management emphasises canopy balance and controlled yields to concentrate flavours and maintain acidity. The result is a wine with ripe, concentrated fruit and a savory undercurrent reflecting its site.

Cellar recommendation: Decant for about 60 minutes to allow tertiary notes to open and any sediment to settle. Best with grilled or roasted red meats, game and mature cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, black cherry, ripe plum, black pepper, sweet spice, dark chocolate, vanilla oak, earthy/forest floor, leather, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef, Venison, Grilled lamb, Aged cheese, Game birds
• Grape Variety: Shiraz , Syrah ,

Winery

雙手酒莊在澳洲以風格濃郁且具產地感的紅酒聞名。2004年由Ben Perkins操刀，團隊重視園塊挑選與小批次發酵，桶陳與田間管理細緻，目標是把土地的風味和成熟果實的層次表現出來。

Two Hands Wines, owned by Michael Twelftree with Ben Perkins listed as winemaker for this vintage, is recognised for producing concentrated, site-driven Australian red wines. The team focuses on selecting parcels that show distinct regional character, utilising small-lot vinification and careful barrel ageing to craft wines that balance ripe fruit with structural elegance.