Two Hands Yacca Block Shiraz is a Single Vineyard wine from the top of Menglers Hill in Eden Valley, showcasing the powerful role sub-regionality plays in serious winemaking. Although only a short drive from the western ranges of the Barossa Valley, this elevated site produces a markedly different expression of Shiraz, defined by elegance, perfume and fine structure.
The vineyard sits at high altitude, allowing for slow, even ripening and the development of beautifully detailed fruit. Its soils are a mix of quartz and ironstone, contributing mineral complexity, savoury depth and a refined tannin profile. This same exceptional site also supplies Shiraz for Charlie’s Garden and Riesling for The Boy, giving it a special place within the Two Hands portfolio.
In the glass, Yacca Block offers lifted aromatics, dark and red fruits, spice and mineral detail, with a soft, elegant palate, graceful power and impressive length that reflects its distinctive Eden Valley origin.
Scores & Reviews
99 points
"Deep crimson. Pure blackberry sage aromas with mocha notes. Generous and inky with ample blackberry pastille, chinotto flavours, fine slinky textures and beautifully balanced roasted chestnut, marzipan notes. Finishes long with a lovely graphite plume. Gorgeous wine. 14.6% alc Drink now–2042"
- The Vintage Journal: Barossa Guide 2025 written by Ken Gargett & Andrew Caillard MW
Winemaking
FIRST VINTAGE | 2012
AVERAGE PRODUCTION | 5 Barrels
VINIFICATION | Crushed and de-stemmed, fermented in 5 tonne stainless. Time on skins 10 days, pumped over 2-3 times a day. Free run and pressings were combined into tank then racked off gross lees into oak where malolactic fermentation occurred. Bottled with minimal fining and without filtration.
MATURATION | 18 months in 1-6 year with 20% new French oak, puncheons. Always bottled in November the following vintage.
Museum Yacca Block
We are proud to offer a curated selection of back vintage and large format Single Vineyard wines, bottles that showcase the true character of time and terroir.
Carefully cellared since release, these wines have matured beautifully, revealing layers of complexity and elegance with age. Select vintages are also available in large formats, including Magnum and Jeroboam, perfect for celebrating milestones or sharing with friends.
The Single Vineyard Series
Follow the below links to discover more about the individual Single Vineyard Series wines.
