Two Hands Yacca Block Shiraz 2021

Two Hands was founded in 1999 with a mission to showcase the diversity of Australian shiraz to the world. They are shiraz specialists, producing shiraz from 6 different Australian regions and 6 single vineyards. Owner of 100 acres of vineyard in Barossa’s Western Ranges planted to 11 different clones and 22 different blocks monitored with cutting-edge sap-flow monitoring technology that has reduced water use by almost 50% since implementation. Traditional winemaking approach, allowing the fruit to be the hero. Barrel classification process is implemented with team rating wines in barrel from C to A++. French oak is used exclusively.
Two Hands Yacca Block Shiraz is a super premium Single Vineyard wine from the top of Menglers Hill in Eden Valley, showcasing the powerful role sub-regionality plays in serious winemaking. Although only a short drive from the western ranges of the Barossa Valley, this elevated site produces a markedly different expression of Shiraz, defined by elegance, perfume and fine structure.
The vineyard sits at high altitude, allowing for slow, even ripening and the development of beautifully detailed fruit. Its soils are a mix of quartz and ironstone, contributing mineral complexity, savoury depth and a refined tannin profile.
In the glass, Yacca Block offers lifted aromatics, dark and red fruits, spice and mineral detail, with a soft, elegant palate, graceful power and impressive length that reflects its distinctive Eden Valley origin.