Item No.
0509212003517
Two Hands Bella's Garden 2017
Two Hands Bella's Garden 2017
$63.99
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Varietal
Syrah/Shiraz
Region
Australia
Sub-Appellation
Barossa Valley
Alcohol
14.4%
Overview
The Garden Series is a Super Premium range of six Shiraz from six of the finest Shiraz producing regions in Australia. Bella's Garden reflects the unique terroir of Barossa Valley. De-stemmed, crushed and fermented in three to ten tonne open top fermenters, with regular pump overs (three daily over peak fermentation) to extract color, flavor and tannins. Some parcels had 20% whole bunch ferment and punch downs. Average time ‘on skins’ was 14 days before the dry free run was drained to tank and the pressings combined. After 24 hours the wine was then racked to barrel, where malolactic fermentation took place. The bottled wine is unfined and unfiltered.
Aging
17 months in French Oak hogsheads and puncheons, with 13% new and the remainder in old oak.
Fermentation
Fermented in 3-10 ton open top fermenters with regular pump overs (three times daily over peak fermentation) to extract color, flavor, and tannins. Some parcels had 20% whole bunch ferment and punchdowns. Average time on skins was 14 days before the dry free run was drained to tank and the pressings combined. After 24 hours the wine was racked to barrel, where malolactic fermentation took place. Unfined and unfiltered.
Winemaker
Matt Wenk
Tasting Notes
Style
Aromatic, Complex, Creamy, Full Bodied, Aromatic, Complex, Creamy, Full-bodied
Flavor
Blackberry, Blueberry, Plum
Aroma
Deep set aromas of blackberry, bramble, black pepper, dried flower, Indian ink, and baking spices.
Taste
The intensity of and vibrancy of this wine hits you with a wall of flavour. This shiraz ratchets up a gear as it runs the length of the palate and caress just like a Barossa Shiraz should. An elegant wine of refined beauty and power that tightens up and commands authority. Sheer elegance seeps though the palate. The tannins start early and build momentum drawing the wine through to an extremely long and detailed finish. Notes of blackberry are prominent where complexing notes of baking spice, florals, and black pepper add light and shade.