Two Hands Secret Block Shiraz 2019

Situated in the legendary Moppa district in the Barossa Valley, the rows have east-west orientation and the vineyard has an easterly aspect. The vines are 20 years of age. Elevation is 335 metres. The soil is deep grey-red loam containing coarse quartz and ironstone gravel over clay. This all contributes to the astoundingly silky tannins the wines can offer. 

Deep reds here. Spices, warm earth notes. Leather, cloves, aniseed. This is more burly than some, even if it does offer such silky tannins. Some chocolate cake notes emerged with time. Coffee grinds. This is slightly more old-fashioned in style than some in the series with a lovely supple palate and mid length with many years ahead of it. Attractive now, but better in 5-8 years.