Aphrodite Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon at Two Hands Wines, our Flagship expression of one of the Barossa Valley's most distinguished varieties. Inspired by the myths of ancient Greece, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and passion, lends her name to a wine that embodies elegance, harmony and enduring appeal. Together with Ares Shiraz, Aphrodite forms the heart of our Flagship Series, celebrating two timeless companions united by strength, character and balance.
While regions such as Coonawarra and Margaret River have long defined the classic Australian style of Cabernet Sauvignon, the Barossa Valley offers a compelling expression of its own. Here, the warm climate and ancient soils produce Cabernet with greater richness, generosity and plush texture, while retaining the structure, dark fruit intensity and savoury complexity that make the variety one of the world's greatest wines. It is a style that is both powerful and refined, generous yet remarkably balanced.
Drawn from exceptional Barossa Valley vineyards and crafted only in outstanding vintages, Aphrodite reflects our pursuit of the finest Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine captures everything we admire in the variety: vibrant blackcurrant fruit, refined structure, beautifully integrated French oak and remarkable length. Every release is selected from the highest-graded barrels following our rigorous classification process, ensuring Aphrodite remains a true flagship of the Two Hands portfolio and an uncompromising expression of premium Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with the pedigree to reward decades of careful cellaring.
Scores & Reviews
"The 2021 Aphrodite Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the benevolent 2021 season, and aromatically it leads with cassis, cocoa, pomegranate, shaved coconut and sweet roasted game. In the mouth, the wine shows some green aspects—though the final alcohol would not suggest this—and the tannins show a chewiness/tackiness that drives this point home. The wine is balanced, though, and it is powerful too. It feels as if it will age tremendously well. "
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate - 96 points
Aphrodite | Perfect Pairings
Aphrodite is a full-bodied red making it ideal for equally robust dishes. Classic red meats like grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shank with rosemary and garlic, or a decadent beef Wellington pair beautifully, as their richness and char match the wine’s intensity. Game meats such as venison with a blackberry reduction or duck breast with a cherry glaze complement the wine's fruit-forward profile. For vegetarians, earthy, umami-rich dishes like truffle mushroom risotto, eggplant parmesan, or a lentil and walnut loaf with red wine sauce offer satisfying depth. Aged cheeses such as cheddar, Comté, or Manchego also pair well, enhancing the wine’s structure without overwhelming it.
Large Format & Museum Aphrodite
Our wines at Two Hands are crafted to last. There is nothing quite like the appreciation of opening a treasured gem that has been ageing gracefully in your cellar and savouring the development of the aromas and palate over the months and years. We make the effort each vintage to carefully store a small quantity of each wine we produce.
In 2015 and 2016 we bottled a very limited number of 6L Imperial's of Aphrodite. Contact the team to add one of these rare editions to your cellar.
The Flagship Series
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