75cl
Ares Shiraz 2016 Two Hands
Vendor code : 156
Two Hands is one of the most recognizable Australian growers specializing in Shiraz. Today, the Two Hands phenomenon can confidently be called one of the most mesmerizing success stories in recent years. The wines produced by the company have a rich and vibrant style.
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Ares is a rich Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, which is produced in very limited quantities. Ares Shiraz shows a glossy sheen of cedar and vanilla, but underneath that lies some impressively concentrated raspberry and blueberry fruit. Right now, once past the initial burst of mixed berries, this full-bodied wine shows hints of leather and spice on the tannic finish, but it's dramatically primary and tight, in need of decanting to show its best.
"It started with a bottle of Australian Shiraz on the kitchen table and we thought, this is exactly what the world wants, how can we give it to them?" was the idea behind the winery. Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz came up with it in September 1999 over a conversation at a party. The friends decided to focus on a signature shiraz that would reflect the unique characteristics of South Australia's terroirs. Michael and Richard traveled to all 60 of Australia's wine regions, buying up local Shiraz wines. Numerous tastings helped them select the six regions with the most charismatic shirazes. The friends then studied the soils, vines, and cellars, asking various winemakers about the intricacies of the work. In this way, it was possible to come to an understanding of how to create really good wine. The winery does not practice industrial production, Two Hands is positioned as a small farm with a small team of employees. Michael and Richard's philosophy of production is expressed in one phrase: "Quality without compromise is always the right thing to do", and they have set themselves the goal of becoming one of the best wineries in the world. At first, the new winemakers bought grapes, but gradually acquired their plots in six sub-regions that produce excellent shirazes. Two Hands is headquartered in Barossa and has had a winery there since 2004, designed specifically to work with small batches of grapes. All harvests from different regions and purchased grapes are brought in and processed at this winery. The farm's wines are grouped into three lines: Flagships, Gardens, and Pictures.
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Wine Advocate
Joe Czerwinski: "The 2016 Ares Shiraz shows a glossy sheen of cedar and vanilla, but underneath that lies some impressively concentrated raspberry and blueberry fruit. There's also a distracting lifted note. If that resolves in time or integrates with the rest of the wine, my rating could be conservative, as this firmly built wine should have the ability to age up to two decades. Right now, once past the initial burst of mixed berries, this full-bodied wine shows hints of leather and spice on the tannic finish, but it's dramatically primary and tight, in need of decanting to show its best".
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