A standout single-vineyard Shiraz from Eden Valley, this wine offers a captivating bouquet of Earl Grey tea, graphite, black pepper, hung deli meat, and salted blueberries. Deep dark red in color, its nose combines black cherry, blueberry, peppercorns, cut flowers, green tobacco, and fresh hung meat aromas. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with vibrant black cherry and blueberry fruit balanced by fresh acidity. The wine is tightly coiled with chalky, savory tannins and finishes long and refined, accented by complex spice, pepper, and floral notes. A beautifully elegant and soft Shiraz with great detail and structure.

The Wine Advocate | RP 96
Published: Sep 15, 2022
Drink: 2022-2037

This 2020 Yacca Block Menglers Hill Shiraz is enthralling in its delivery of Earl Grey tea, graphite, black pepper, hung deli meat and layers of salted blueberries. It is my favorite of the 2020 single-vineyard releases for its perfume, its detail and the tannins. Sensational stuff. 

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Perched high up on the hillside of the Eden Valley, this beautifully positioned vineyard is surrounded by ancient Yaccas. The soil here is a mix of both quartz and ironstone and the vineyard's high altitude allows for slow ripening that leads to a very soft and elegant Shiraz.

Colour: Deep dark red.
Aroma: Notes of black cherry, blueberry, green and black peppercorn, cut flower, green tobacco and fresh hung meat.
Palate: Hits the palate with plenty of vibrant primary fruits black cherry and blueberry complimented by fresh acidity. Medium to full-bodied, tightly coiled with plenty of reserved power. Chalky, savoury tannins roll through the mid-palate with a finish that is accented with complexing notes of spice, pepper and freshly cut flower. The finish is very long and refined.

Technical Specs

Brand: Two Hands
Producer: Two Hands Wines
Wine Name: Yacca Block Single Vineyard Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Eden Valley, Menglers Hill
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varieties: 100% Shiraz
Alcohol Content: 14.4% ABV
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Wine Style: Dry red wine
Ageing: Approximately 19 months in French oak barrels, using one- to five-year-old barrels, with approximately 20% new oak.
Closure: Cork

Serving Suggestion: Serve at 16–18°C in a large Bordeaux-style wine glass. Decant for approximately 1–2 hours to allow the concentrated dark fruit, floral aromas, black pepper and mineral complexity to develop.
Decanting Time: 1–2 hours before serving.
Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, venison, pepper-crusted steak and mature hard cheeses. Its blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, graphite and black pepper notes complement rich meats and savoury dishes.