Two Hands - Bella's Garden Shiraz 2008 (750ml)

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Producer	Two Hands
Country	Australia
Region	South Australia
Subregion	Barossa Valley
Varietal	Shiraz
Vintage	2008
Sku	129945
Size	750ml

Bella’s Garden is a blend of our finest Shiraz barrels from across the region. The Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, with existing plantings of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre vines that are over 125 years old. Two Hands has produced this wine since the first vintage in 2000 and it has become a favourite among many of our followers and Shiraz lovers everywhere.

The fruit for this wine is predominately sourced from vineyards in the Barossa’s western ranges, encompassing the Greenock/Seppeltsfield/Marananga area of the region. The soil profile, made up of red-brown earth over schist, on this side of the valley creates masculine tannins and richness through the palate. Lower yielding, small bunches provide a large fruit concentration. For more information on the unique soil profiles of the various sub-regions within the Barossa visit The Barossa Grounds website.

Bella’s Garden label colour reflects the red soils of the Barossa’s western ranges where all the Two Hands estate vineyards & cellar door are located.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

94 points Wine Spectator

Dark and dense, but emerges with vivid color and bright flavors of raspberry, black cherry and a hint of peach, beautifully tinged with cocoa, licorice and mineral notes as the finish sails on impressively. *#2 in Top-100 of 2010* (HS, 09/2010)

92 points International Wine Cellars

Deep, bright ruby. Seductive aromas of dark berries, violet, incense and dusty cocoa powder. Concentrated and tactile, with superb depth and noteworthy definition and cut to the flavors of cherry compote, dark berry liqueur and candied violet. Wonderfully broad on the long, expansive finish. The tannins are smooth and harmonious, fading quickly into the fruit. Great fruit and florality here. (JR, 07/2010)

89 points Wine Enthusiast

Not a wine for those who like their Shiraz in a restrained style, the 2008 Bella's Garden tips the scales at 15.8% alcohol. It's full-bodied, supple-textured and warm, with oodles of dark fruit and baking spices. — Joe Czerwinski