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2012 Twelftree barr Eden, Shiraz Mataro

Name: 2012 Twelftree barr Eden, Shiraz Mataro
Brand: Two Hands Wines
SKU: 12TWBESM750DOM
Price: 40.0 AUD
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A captivating blend from right on the edge of the 'Barr line' between Barossa and Eden Valley. This 2012 release brings together Shiraz and Mataro from the Barr vineyard, planted by the late Bob McLean. Bob planted both trellised and bush vines in what many considered an unconventional site for red varieties, but how wrong they were. For over two decades, this unique Eden Valley site has proven to be an outstanding source of Shiraz, consistently delivering expressive, finely structured wines that speak to its distinct terroir.

Drinking beautifully right now, you wouldn't want to age it much longer!

Tasting Notes

The bouquet is alluring and complex: clove, dark cherry, roasted meats, spice cake and warm earth mingle with smoky, mineral-laced overtones. This is not a wine of brute power, but of poise. A seamless interplay between the varieties, revealing elegance over intensity, subtlety over saturation.

The Growing Season

The 2012 Barossa vintage delivered exceptional results across many varietals. A cool spring and early summer set the scene for even ripening, with low yields enhancing varietal clarity and depth. Shiraz yields were down 25%, but the quality soared vibrant colour, refined tannins, and precise flavour across the board. A brief burst of New Year warmth kicked off veraison, while late January rains rejuvenated the vines just in time for a seamless, cool ripening period through March. Small bunches and berries meant less fruit but more intensity. Reds from this vintage are now recognised for their balance, elegance, and length, making 2012 a standout year in the last two decades for Barossa.

Vinification

In 2012 the Barr blocks ripened slowly, then blossomed in the final days before picking in early April. Fermented with 20% whole stems, the parcels were blended post-malo and matured in seasoned French oak puncheons to preserve varietal purity. The result? A wine with integrity, textural plushness and the cavalier class of the vintage.