From the secluded slopes of Moppa Hills comes the 2019 Secret Block—a pure, expressive Barossa Shiraz with a meaty, smoky edge and rich dark fruit at its core. Silky, balanced, and full of personality, this wine wraps bold blackberry and blueberry flavors in a sleek, velvety finish. It’s one of those rare bottles that feels both powerful and poised.

The Wine Advocate | RP 94
Published: Aug 31, 2021
Drink: 2021-2035

Faint whiffs of woodsmoke mark the nose of the 2019 Secret Block Wildlife Road Moppa Hills Shiraz, adding a welcome savory, meaty note to the bold blackberry and blueberry fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and ripe without being over the top at all. Nicely proportioned and balanced, with a silky-velvety feel and a long, harmonious finish, this should drink well for at least a decade or so.

Vivino | Vivino 4.4

Colour: Deep dark red.
Aroma: Heady and intoxicating. Explosive notes of blue and blackberries, kirsch, dried flower, aromatic oils, spice and fresh ink.
Palate: Concentrated and powerful with plenty of energy and life across the palate. Waves of blue and blackberry tinged fruit caress the mouth and build in intensity as they cascade across the palate. Complex notes of red licorice, dried flower, spice-box, scorched earth and incense smoke add interest and intrigue. Tannins start mid palate and mesh perfectly with the density of fruit rolling through to a long finish. Notes of coal and Indian ink round out the finish. 

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Our Single Vineyard Series are exceptional examples of varietal definition and a unique sense of place which contributes to the complexity and personality of each wine.

Our Single Vineyard Series of wines are simply named after the block (in the inimitable Two Hands style), the road, and the township it comes from and put it on a map so you can draw your own conclusions. In our notes we?ll show you the elevation, the soil type, and aspect; soon we?ll even drive you out to the vineyards so you can taste the wines in situ. One thing is for sure; all the wines are completely unique and let their personality shine through.

Technical Specs

Brand: Two Hands
Producer: Two Hands Wines
Wine Name: Secret Block Single Vineyard Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Sub-region: Barossa Valley, Moppa Hills
Vintage: 2019
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Alcohol Content: 13.8% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Type: Red Wine
Style: Dry, full-bodied
Vineyard: Single vineyard in the western ranges of the Barossa Valley, approximately 335m above sea level
Soil Type: Deep grey-red loam with coarse quartz and ironstone gravel over clay
Maturation: 19 months in French oak barrels, with no new oak reported for this vintage
Closure: DIAM technical cork

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting Time: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye steak, roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, venison, barbecue meats and mature hard cheeses