With blossoms & bud burst in full swing showing the promise of a vibrant growing season ahead.
Welcome to the September edition of Instinctively Curious, the Two Hands monthly newsletter. This spring edition we delve into the new growth in the vineyard that is exploding across the region as the warmer weather arrives. News shoots on the vines offer the promise of the vintage ahead, the golden yellow of the canola fields brighten the region and the blossom on the almond and apple trees provide a kaleidoscope of colour.
This month we showcase the release of the 2016 My Hands Shiraz, the pinnacle of our wine production. This storied and rare release is meticulously made from a selection of only the absolute best of our Barossa Shiraz.
We are also releasing the first of our 2024 wines, the always popular Trusty Rusty Rose. With a pale blush of colour, this Barossa Grenache based wine is a wonderfully fresh and fruit driven style, perfect for the coming summer. Read more below and order a six pack today.
We are also excited to announce that in our ongoing efforts to provide more flexibility for our members we have recently added Afterpay as a payment option. If you wish to use this option simply select Afterpay at checkout for easy one-click checkout. For now Afterpay is only available online and not for in-person orders at cellar door or via other means. If this changes in the future we will let you know!
2016 MY HANDS
A Rare and Exceptional Release of Barossa Valley Shiraz.
We’re delighted to share that our 2016 My Hands Shiraz, that received 99 points with The Wine Advocate, is available now. Due to its limited production this wine is only available on request. Contact Luke to enquire to purchase your allocation.
Review by Joe Czerwinski for Wine Advocate | 99 POINTS
“A special selection of Shiraz from the Holy Grail vineyard in Seppeltsfield, the 2016 My Hands is an infrequently made, ultra-luxe offering. If you have to ask the price…. After two years in French oak hogsheads (and another couple in bottle prior to release), it’s extravagantly perfumed, loaded with scents of vanilla, cinnamon and cedar, yet placed in near-perfect balance with notes of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. It could be your grandmother’s mixed-berry crumble but with an added savory edge that includes hints of black olives and dark coffee. Full-bodied and plush, yet structured, this is a rich, velvety wine on the palate, yet one that doesn’t sacrifice length or longevity for immediate pleasure—like the juxtaposition of sweet and savory flavors, they’re somehow able to coexist and remain harmonious throughout.” – JC
IN THE VINEYARD
SPRING BUD BURST
During the early weeks of spring bud burst and new growth can be seen right across the Barossa. The vines, which were all dormant through the winter, respond to the warming weather by bursting with new shoots. This is always an exciting time as it heralds the new season to come and the promise of what the next vintage may hold. The energy that the vine has been storing up through winter reacts to the warmth of spring and pushes the new shoots through the buds. As each variety ripens at different times, so do they go through bud burst at different times. Earlier ripening varieties like Chardonnay see this stage in early spring whilst later ripening varieties such as Mataro or Cabernet can be several weeks later.
In late spring, the vines start growing fast, with early leaf and shoot growth producing bright green leaves and tendrils of the young shoots that will develop into canes.
IN THE WINERY
“ALL THE THINGS” – Jett
The winery crew, with the recent addition of Harry to the team, are busy preparing wines for bottling from the 2023 vintage and the inside word is that there are some exceptional wines from what was a challenging year. We can’t give away all the secrets but there just might be the return of a wine we haven’t made for ten years.
CELLAR DOOR
OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND
As we approach the busy Summer season, we remind members to book your tasting experience in advance to avoid disappointment on the off chance we cannot host your group. Due to the limited space of our tasting room, we ask to give us a quick call or email and we can make sure we have a table reserved for you.
The Brutus Wine Bar will return in time for the October Long weekend. Setup in the courtyard, ‘Brutus’ is a great way to while away the afternoon with a glass or bottle of your favourite Two Hands wine along with a platter of local produce and gourmet cheeses.
We are open 11 – 5 | 7 days a week, our Cellar Door team look forward to welcoming you.
NEW RELEASE
2024 TRUSTY RUSTY ROSE
Trusty Rusty Rosé is extremely pale in colour, however in flavour it is bright & energetic. Wait for the sun to come out and then rip the lid. It’s delicious.
Just in time for Spring, we’ve released our 2024 Trusty Rusty Rosé, the vibrant addition to The Showroom Series. This Grenache rosé greets the nose with a bouquet of rose petals, strawberry, mint, and fresh-cut flowers. On the palate, it offers a soft, round texture with rich, fruity flavours that elegantly echo its aromatic profile, ensuring a refreshing and delightful sip.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ADELAIDE, BRISBANE & BAROSSA
MEMBERS DINNER | ADELAIDE | 20th September 2024 |The Lion Hotel | Private Cellar Room – Limited tickets available
GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW | BRISBANE | 25th – 27th October 2024 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
SUNSET ON SEPPELTSFIELD ROAD | SEPPELTSFIELD, BAROSSA |1st November 2024
TWO HANDS DINNER | GRANDCHESTER QLD | 2nd November 2024 | Homage Restaurant | Spicers Hidden Vale
Learn more and book tickets here…
WINE CLUB UPDATE
We are excited to announce our new rewards program for long-term members.
Our goal is to reward members with more benefits and discounts the longer they have supported us.
Our Wine Club offers you the opportunity to build your Two Hands collection from vintage to vintage. Ensuring that you always have access to the finest from our Garden, Single Vineyard, and Flagship Series wines. With most of the range produced from only a few barrels, allocations are limited and are issued each year on a first come first served basis through the Wine Club
To all of our amazing existing Enthusiast & Collector Members, your account has been changed to reflect your new status!
After completing school in 2019, Harry pursued his passion for mechanics with a Certificate III in Vehicle Mechanical Technology. He has since applied his skills in the wine industry doing vintage at Yalumba and moving to Team Two Hands in 2024 as our new Cellar Hand. Outside of work, Harry is an avid footy enthusiast, proudly playing for the Nuri Tigers and cheering on Collingwood in the AFL (winning team Two Hands’s tipping comp right out of the gate!). When he’s not on the field, you’ll find him unwinding with camping and fishing trips, with Yorke’s being his favourite getaway spot.
