The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Sep 15, 2022
Drink: 2022-2032

This 2019 Ares Shiraz is firm and savory and shaped by a pliable rachis of tannin and spice. The fruit strays across blood plums, mulberries, damsons and licorice and leaves a trail of star anise and aniseed its wake. The tannins are very prominent and have a traditional feel, Decant it. 

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Oct 6, 2022

A very dense and rich red with a full body, compacted velvet texture and a fresh finish. Loads of blackberries and dark chocolate flavors. It will be better in five or six years but some will appreciate its old school attraction. Big nature to this. Drink or hold.

Twohandswines.com

Inspired by the myths of ancient Greece the Flagship Series is headed by Ares, the bold, passionate and strong God of War, a perfect fit for the pinnacle of the Two Hands Collection.

Shiraz is at the heart of the Two Hands story and our vineyard selections give us access to some of the greatest parcels of Shiraz grapes in the country. Each year, every one of the 1,500 barrels is tasted in the search for the very finest cuvée to represent Ares, the pinnacle of our Shiraz production.

Aroma 
Deep set with notes of macerating black berries, white flower, Chinese five spice, flesh vanilla pod, black peppercorn and coal dust

Palate
Medium to full-bodied, this wine explodes on the palate with saturated blackberry & black cherry. Concentrated & mouth-coating, flavours roll & crash through every corner of the palate. Complexing notes of lavender, pipe smoke, vanilla pod, & short crust pastry add depth and complexity. Tannins are folded through the fruit & provide regal structure whilst the acidity provides freshness & pop. Incredibly long through the late palate with supporting notes of 90% dark chocolate & fresh black pepper

 Closure Type    Cork
Volume (ml)    750ml
Varietal    Shiraz
Region    Barossa Valley
Alcohol (% vol.)    14.5%