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Aphrodite Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Two Hands
Vendor code : 155
Many wine lovers may be surprised to know that the total production of Two Hands is only around 50,000 cases. The single-vineyard wines are capped at 150 cases each.
Color
Red
Region
McLaren Vale
Country
Australia
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Two Hands
Vintage
2012
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Aphrodite is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the McLaren Valley. The wine offers hints of crushed blackcurrant, black plum, and eucalyptus, accentuated by notes of chocolate box and cedar. Big, concentrated, rich, and full on the palate, the Cabernet offers a wall of flavour backed by firm, grainy tannins and ample freshness. Finishes long.
"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
Lisa Perrotti-Brown: "Deep garnet/purple, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Aphrodite is slightly closed on the nose though gives crushed cassis, black plums and eucalyptus notes accented by chocolate box and cedar chest notes. Big, concentrated, rich and full in mouth, it offers a wall of flavor backed up by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness. It finishes long".
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