Two Hands took a chance on a killer old vineyard in Ashton, Adelaide Hills, and finally made their Chardonnay—after years of joking it’d happen “when hell freezes over.” With 30-year-old Gin Gin clone vines on a steep, sandy slope, this wine delivers pure, vibrant flavors with a real sense of place. It’s fresh, lively, and totally delicious—a cool new chapter for Two Hands Chardonnay fans.

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Hell Freezes Over is a Chardonnay from single vineyard in Ashton, Adelaide Hills
This is what happens when an old mate rings you out of the blue and tells you he owns one of the best vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, and would I take a look:? 30 year old vines of the Gin Gin clone on a steep westerly slope based on sandy loam over sandstone at the superior Ashton end of Piccadilly Valley. After years of saying : 'We'll make a Chardonnay when Hell Freezes Over' well here you have it and it's delicious MT

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Colour: Deep dark crimson red.

Aroma: Notes of dark berry reduction, spice box, pipe smoke, dried peppercorn, dark chocolate and scorched earth.

Palate: Hits the palate with energy and verve. A rich berry profile is prominent but is somewhat tightly coiled and reserved. The tannin and acidity work in unison with the tannins prominent but never aggressive. An incredibly long finish is complimented with hints of smoke, dried lavender, pepper and scorched earth. Backwards and tight at times but hints for a very good future after time in the cellar.

Technical Specs

Brand: Two Hands
Producer: Two Hands Wines
Wine Name: Hell Freezes Over Chardonnay
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Sub-region: Adelaide Hills, Piccadilly Valley, Ashton
Vintage: 2020
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol Content: 13.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Type: White Wine
Style: Dry, medium-bodied
Vineyard: Single vineyard planted with approximately 30-year-old Gin Gin clone vines
Soil Type: Sandy loam over sandstone
Vinification: Handpicked grapes, crushed and pressed, then fermented in stainless steel. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Maturation: Aged on lees for approximately 12 months, with a portion matured in French oak puncheons and hogsheads and the remainder in stainless steel; exact 2020 proportions not independently confirmed
Closure: DIAM technical cork

Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting Time: Not required; allow 10–15 minutes in the glass if desired
Food Pairing: Roast chicken, grilled scallops, pan-seared salmon, lobster, creamy pasta and roast pork