Two Hands Sophie’s Garden Padthaway Shiraz 2012 - a bold and expressive South Australian Shiraz showcasing Padthaway’s distinctive character. Deep garnet-purple with aromas of blackcurrant, dried plum, and peppered meat, it delivers rich, full-bodied fruit balanced by lively acidity and firm tannins. Polished and complex, it reflects Two Hands’ vision of celebrating regional terroir through precision and power.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91+
Published: Apr 30, 2014
Drink: 2014-2022

Deep garnet-purple in color the 2012 Sophie's Garden Shiraz gives an earthy, meaty nose of loam, tree bark and peppered salami encasing a core of blackcurrant cordial and dried plums. Full-bodied and voluptuously fruited on the palate, a crisp line of acid juxtaposes the densely packed fruit and firm, grainy tannins to good effect. It finishes with very good persistence. Drink it now to 2022+.

Wine Spectator | WS 90
Published: Jun 15, 2014

Polished, sleek and distinctive, with tomato leaf and floral overtones around a core of black cherry and cocoa flavors, finishing with lightly grippy tannins. Drink now through 2020. 300 cases made.

Twohandswines.com

Fascinated about isolating a wine to its region and wanting to define and showcase the individual characteristics of the best Australian Shiraz growing regions, all handled identically in terms of vinification and maturation on the Two Hands’ estate. The Garden Series accurately reflects the soil, climate and other aspects of each unique region.

Technical Specs

Brand: Two Hands
Producer: Two Hands Wines
Wine Name: Sophie's Garden Padthaway Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Sub-region: Padthaway, Limestone Coast
Vintage: 2012
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Alcohol Content: 16.3% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Type: Red Wine
Style: Dry, full-bodied
Residual Sugar: Not confirmed
Maturation: Matured in oak barrels; exact barrel composition and duration not confirmed

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting Time: 30–60 minutes; handle gently and taste before serving due to the wine's age
Food Pairing: Roast beef, grilled lamb, venison, braised short ribs, mushroom lasagne and mature hard cheeses