2022 Gnarly Dudes Shiraz - Two Hands Wines

2024 Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 375ml - Two Hands Wines

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2024 Gnarly Dudes Barossa Shiraz

Name: 2024 Gnarly Dudes Barossa Shiraz
Brand: Two Hands Wines
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Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz is a bold, generous and unmistakably Barossa red, inspired by the old, twisted vines that stand proudly in our vineyards year after year. With its name a nod to the film 'The Big Lebowski', these gnarly old dudes may look weathered, but they continue to produce beautifully concentrated fruit, giving this much-loved Shiraz its depth, richness and easy charm.

The Barossa Valley’s continental climate brings hot summer days and cool nights, while its rolling hills and valleys create a patchwork of microclimates. Deep red clay soils help produce Shiraz with plush dark fruit, spice, chocolate and savoury complexity, balanced by soft tannins and a smooth, satisfying finish.

Gnarly Dudes is made for good food, good company and any occasion that calls for a proper glass of Shiraz. Choose the classic 750ml bottle, a handy 375ml half bottle for a glass or two, or go large with a 1500ml magnum, perfect for sharing around the table.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR | A deep strong black with purple hue in colour.

AROMA | The aromatics are intense aromatics of blackberry, mulberry, and ripe plum, layered with dark chocolate and a lift of cedar and spice. Hints of cola and a whisper of mint add depth and freshness.

PALATE | The palate opens with a generous wave of dark fruit, plush yet vibrant, reflecting the low yields and early ripening of the season. Rich blackberries and boysenberry compote drive through, supported by savoury undertones of cracked pepper and charcuterie. Tannins are supple, and woven seamlessly into the fruit core, lending shape and energy without overwhelming. The finish is long, pure, and persistent, carrying notes of dark fruits and spice well beyond the last sip. Enjoy now for its generosity and drive, or cellar for 8+ years to see the layers deepen and the tannins soften further.

The Growing Season

The 2024 vintage in the Barossa stood in stark contrast to the cool 2023 season. A dry winter, budburst began around three weeks earlier than the year before, spurred on by warmer days and lower overnight temperatures. The small berried fruit developed with concentration and vibrancy. December and January brought timely rainfalls, giving the vines a boost before a hot, dry February accelerated ripening. Harvest began early, with Shiraz showing deep colour, purity of fruit, and fine natural balance. Overall, 2024 produced outstanding quality a vintage defined by intensity, freshness, and energy.

Vinification

WINEMAKING | The parcels of fruit were crushed into and fermented in 3, 5, 7 and 10 tonne open top vessels. Regular pump overs three times daily were performed during the peak of fermentation. At pressing, the free run and pressings were combined to tank, then racked to barrel for oak maturation.

MATURATION | The wine was matured for 12 months in French oak, 13% new, and the remainder in one to six year old puncheons and hogsheads. All batches were kept separate and blended just prior to bottling.