The 2019 Dave’s Block Shiraz comes from a special old vineyard in Blewitt Springs, perched on cool, sandy soils that give the wine a fresh, spicy lift. You’ll find mentholated cherry notes on the nose and a medium to full body with crisp acidity and nicely textured tannins. It’s a bit more restrained than some past vintages but still a solid, age-worthy McLaren Vale Shiraz with plenty of character.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Oct 31, 2021
Drink: 2023-2040

Lightly mentholated cherries appear on the nose of the 2019 Shiraz Dave's Block Blythmans Road Blewitt Springs. It's an attractive, medium to full-bodied wine whose modest tannins are accentuated on the finish by the acidity, giving it a crisp, slightly astringent feel. It lacks the excitement of the 2018 or 2016 but remains a solid effort that should age well. 

Twohandswines.com

Dave's Block is a very special old vineyard perched on an elevated site in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. The soil is classic white sand over clay, the cooler elevation allows the grapes to slowly mature. The hallmark of this wine is its lifted spicy aromatic profile and the beautifully textured and persistent tannins. 

Technical Specs

Brand: Two Hands
Producer: Two Hands Wines
Wine Name: Dave's Block Single Vineyard Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Sub-region: McLaren Vale, Blewitt Springs
Vintage: 2019
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Alcohol Content: 13.8% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Type: Red Wine
Style: Dry, full-bodied
Vine Age: Approximately 50-51 years
Altitude: Approximately 152m above sea level
Soil Type: Deep bleached white sand over mottled orange clay
Vinification: Fermented in open-top stainless-steel tanks, with approximately 10 days on skins. Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel. Bottled with minimal fining and no filtration.
Maturation: 18 months in French oak, with approximately 20% new oak
Closure: Cork

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting Time: 30–60 minutes; allow additional aeration if desired
Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye steak, roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, venison, pepper-crusted steak and mature hard cheeses