[SOLD-OUT] Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2005

Wine Advocate 95 points!
"The 2005 Shiraz "Ares" is a glass-coating opaque purple. The nose delivers tar, scorched earth, saddle leather, blueberry, and a hint of chocolate. Opulent, layered, and intensely flavored, it has excellent integration of oak, tannin, and acidity and enough hidden structure to evolve for up to a decade. Drink this tasty Shiraz through 2025. Two Hands is a negociant operation run impeccably by Michael Twelftree. It reflects the best that can be sourced from all over South Australia. The packaging provides some serious design competition to Dan Philips' Grateful Palate and R Wines portfolio."
Wine Advocate #173 Oct 2007

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2005 has produced wines of stellar power and concentration whilst remaining perfectly balanced. The 2005 Ares is no exception. Incredibly viscous and concentrated with excellent poise and balance for such a powerful wine, the acid and tannins working in perfect harmony. The tannins are integrated throughout and will help the wine mature gracefully. Very complex amalgam of aromas such as; Licorice, tar, earth, cedar chocolate and the blackest of fruits such as Boysenberry, blackberry and fresh prunes. Black to the core. Two Hands

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Inky violet. Outrageously scented nose combines pungent floral, spice and mineral tones with kirsch, blackcurrant and blueberry aromas. Surprisingly zesty in the mouth, with vibrant red, black and blue fruit flavors sharpened by peppery minerality and sweetened by hints of floral pastille and mocha. There's energy and cut here that reminded me of cabernet more than shiraz. The incisive finish features a dark berry skin tone and a bright jolt of cracked pepper. Can you call it a finish when it doesn't stop? Twelftree says that his goal here was to make a 15-to-20-year wine. 95 pts Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August 2007.

Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- Barossa Valley

Variety:

Wine Red - Shiraz

Size:

750mL