Owen Bargreen recently posted a comprehensive article about Two Trees. He wrote, “One of the great houses of the Barossa Valley, Two Hands relies the
Joey Casco of Grapes & Capes and The Wine Stalker featured Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Two Hands Angel’s Share Shiraz 2018, and
Joey Casco of Grapes & Capes and The Wine Stalker gave Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2018 a rave review and described it as “an
The 2016 Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon was the only red wine featured in the New York Times 2018 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
Featured in the December 6th issue Wine Spectator Insider, MaryAnn Worobiec awarded Two Hands with two outstanding scores: 93 points: Two Hands 2016 Gnarly Dudes
Wine Spectator Insider, Two Hands earns eleven 92+ point ratings and stunning reviews from MaryAnn Worobiec: 95 points: Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Secret Block
Wine Spectator Insider, Two Hands earns four 93+ point ratings for its outstanding 2015 vintage: 95 points: Two Hands Shiraz McLaren Vale Dave’s Block Single
The Manual included Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz in their list of favorite wines to take to Thanksgiving dinner: Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz Barossa
Michael Austin of the Chicago Tribune listed a dozen Australian Shiraz to try, including the 2015 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz: 2015 Two Hands Gnarly
The NY Daily News included Two Hands Angels’ Share in their rundown of wines to pair with cookouts: Two Hands Angels’ Share 2015 Shiraz Purple
The Wine Spectator’s MaryAnn Worobiec has a big report on Australia in the March 31, 2017, issue of the magazine, and Two Hands is featured in
“I think we haven’t ever spoken about sub-regionality or regionality, we haven’t talked about certain grape varietals other than Shiraz, Shiraz, and Shiraz…And we just keep telling the same story. But I think now we’re starting to get out and hopefully rebuild a story that’s going to [change that].”
In a new post for the Terroirist, contributor Ian Baker says Two Hands “wines are all expertly made and delicious.” He goes on to offer
Integrity through region and varietal, from vine to glass—that’s the ethic that drives Two Hands Wines, Australia’s most exciting winery. Click on to see the film.
Michael Twelftree talks about Two Hands and the wine trade with True Wine Culture podcast host Eric Guy. Listen to the interview here.
Drink Me, the site that views “Lifestyle Through the Glass,” captures what makes Two Hands Australia’s most exciting winery, and offers reviews of three great Picture Series wines.
Angels’ Share and Gnarly Dudes are just a couple of the many Two Hands wines to receive 90+ scores.
Wine Spectator leads its latest “WS Collecting” newsletter with the 2014 Lily’s Garden, the McLaren Vale Shiraz that earned a 94-point score from the magazine
WS Daily Pick: TWO HANDS Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella's Garden 2014 $69 https://t.co/RjF95UxmQZ — Wine Spectator (@WineSpectator) June 30, 2016
“Notes of espresso and toasted hazelnut are rich and thick, with mocha-accented tannins that lend a velvety backdrop to the polished blackberry, licorice and black cherry flavors, lingering generously on the long finish.”
A new Wine Spectator tasting report on Australia tells how Michael Twelftree and Two Hands Wines are leading a move beyond the country’s signature grape
In a Wine Spectator “Master Class,” Michael Twelftree shares Shiraz insights with the magazine’s director of education and video, Gloria Maroti Frazee.
The Robb Report‘s Brett Anderson selects “10 Top Wines to Pack for a Summer Picnic,” and among his picks is Bella’s Garden Shiraz. Here’s the write-up,
Two Hands wines from the 2013 and 2014 vintages dominate the May 4, 2016, Wine Spectator Insider, with seven wines among the magazine editors’ “most exciting
The new Wine Spectator Insider (Vol. 12, No. 16, April 20, 2016)—featuring “exciting wines recently discovered by our editors in their tastings”—highlights a trio of
The Two Hands co-founder and proprietor fields ten wide-ranging questions, touching on his early life, to his start in wine, to his Grenache project and more. (Photo © Milton Wordley)
The 32nd TEXSOM International Wine Awards drew 3,200 wines, which were tasted by 67 judges, and Two Hands Wines was honored to receive three medals: Silver 2014
The 2014 vintage of this perennial Two Hands favorite, which received a score of 92 points, is selected as a “Daily Wine Pick.”
Vinous Media is out with a big Australia report from Josh Raynolds, who says the country is making “some truly exciting wines that can rival the best
The latest Wine Spectator Insider features two great reviews for Two Hands Wines, with 92-point scores for the Barney’s Block Shiraz and Sophie’s Garden Shiraz,
The March 31, 2016, issue of Wine Spectator is a big one for Two Hands Wines, with several outstanding new reviews appearing in the magazine: 96
“Luscious, with generous, pure plum and black cherry flavors that melt away to showcase details of cinnamon, black licorice, violet and white pepper.” — Maryann Worobiec
Wine Spectator gives the 2013 Lily’s Garden 93 points in the Jan. 13, 2016, Spectator Insider. Here’s the review from MaryAnn Worobiec: Two Hands Shiraz
Just in from the Dec. 23, 2015, Wine Spectator Insider, the 2013 Bella’s Garden is officially a “Hot Wine”! Plus, two other great reviews:
Amid all of the hype, finally someone has written something useful about the new “Star Wars” film. It’s a guide to pairing wines with a
The New Hampshire Wine Man, Dennis Tsiorbas, recently reached back in the cellar for an Ares from 2006. Here’s his published review: Two Hands Ares 2006
Here are new reviews from the Two Hands and Twelftree portfolios by the Wine Spectator‘s Harvey Steiman, published in the August 31, 2015, issue of the
The latest issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate features a number of great reviews of Two Hands wines, with a Twelftree selection thrown in for good measure.
“Displays the winemaker’s painstaking efforts in its round profile of boysenberry fruit and delicate strata of coffee, honeysuckle, and Indian-spice essences.”
Today Michael & Ben are tasting every barrel of 2014 Bella’s Garden for the 2nd time, as part of the grading process. pic.twitter.com/1o00FtF9fA — Two
Ares, from the Flagship line of Two Hands wines, represents the very best selection of Shiraz from the winery. Wine Spectator editor-at-large Harvey Steiman is
In the Marco Island Sun Times, wine column contributor Adamo Serravalle explores Australia’s winemaking history and present, and features Two Hands Wines as one of the country’s leading fine
From the March 28, 2015, Wine Spectator Insider, with review by Harvey Steiman:
The April 30, 2015, Wine Spectator features 90+ reviews for a diverse quartet of Two Hands wines – the winery’s perennial Picture Series Shiraz favorites, Angels’
Joe Roberts – aka, 1 Wine Dude – offers “quirky, fun, and easily-digestible reviews of currently available wines” in 140 characters or less, and a certain McLaren Vale
It’s grilling season already in the Desert Southwest, and Arizona-based wine writer Mark Nothaft went in search of wines to pair with marinated, grilled meats and
Newsday’s Peter M. Gianotti offers Valentine’s Day wine selections, and you know the Sexy Beast had to be there. … have a sip of that
With grapes coming in thick and fast, the fermenters are filling up quickly. #V15 http://t.co/XjmIgLA342 pic.twitter.com/JYORlJpSku — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) February 13, 2015
Confounded by tannin? Curious about how winemakers work with this essential but sometimes polarizing element of wine? Bill St. John explores the topic in the
Just arrived to do a Two Hands tasting at the Google HQ MT pic.twitter.com/b5tRuGFDKa — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) February 5, 2015
Respected Australian wine writer James Halliday is in with a 95-point review of the 2013 Two Hands Sexy Beast. Here’s Halliday’s note on the McLaren Vale
Veteran wine critic James Suckling has posted new reviews of Two Hands and Twelftree wines on his website. Among those reviews: 2012 TWELFTREE GRENACHE MATARO
Here are great new reviews of two quintessential Two Hands wines from the Wine Spectator’s man on Australia, Harvey Steiman. Appearing in the January 7, 2015,
The Wine Spectator Insider “Semiannual Report” covering August 6 through December 24, 2014, is out, and it includes an impressive roster of Two Hands and Twelftree wines.
New this month, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate includes the 2012 Two Hands Angels’ Share Shiraz among the four wines designated “Australia’s Top Value Wines 2014” by reviewer Lisa
Wine Spectator Pick of the Day, Dec. 23, 2014: TWO HANDS Shiraz Barossa Valley Coach House Block Single Vineyard Seppeltsfield Road Greenock 2012 (95 points, $127) Plush
Continuing one of the wine world’s most remarkable records of achievement, the Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz is once again one of Wine Spectator’s Top
I opened this to write a tasting note and ended up drink the whole bottle, thrilled with how this one turned out MT pic.twitter.com/wyFWzWD6n9 —
The Robb Report is out with recommendations across a wide spectrum of food and drink recommendations for the upcoming holidays (hey, they’re not that far
The newly released Wine Spectator Insider (Oct. 22, 2014) highlights a quartet of 2012 Grenache releases from Twelftree Wines, with reviews by Harvey Steiman. Twelftree Grenache
Twelftree Strout Grenache just waking up for the season ahead MT pic.twitter.com/zf2b50D1c0 — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) October 8, 2014
The newly released Wine Spectator Insider (Sept. 24, 2014) highlights a trio of releases from Two Hands Wines, with reviews by Harvey Steiman. Two Hands
Not to many similarities in this photograph MT pic.twitter.com/r2xKQ9hnVf — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) September 21, 2014
“I can’t wait to one day see the Grenache section of any wine shop being larger than the Pinot section and every punterraving about
Out in Alain Voge's best parcels #lovecornas MT pic.twitter.com/CIkSjziNp9 — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) September 10, 2014
These old vines nearby the Two Hands cellar door are actually fairly recent newcomers to their present location, rescued from doom and replanted by the
In a recent tweet, Michael Twelftree alluded to the ongoing, methodical blind tasting of every barrel of new wine in the winery. This practice
Cooking District – the site for culinary professionals – is featuring the Two Hands “Sexy Beast” Cabernet Sauvignon in its “Liquid Intelligence” column; with Labor Day still three
Back in our torture chamber for another 120 barrels today MT pic.twitter.com/GXJHYBhVLy — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) August 12, 2014 This tweet from Michael Twelftree
Angels’ Share – it’s a lot more poetic than “ullage,” don’t you think?
Thanks Jill At Casa Tua, Aspen…. awesome tasting xx MT pic.twitter.com/QjJoMkC583 — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) July 26, 2014
The July/August 2014 issue of Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar features a big new Australia report (subscription required), and both Two Hands and Twelftree are star
Cabernet from Australia? You better believe it, says veteran Wine Spectator Australia watcher Harvey Steiman. “After spending years in the shadow of Shiraz, Australian Cabernet
Regionality is the driving force behind Two Hands Wines. It gives rise to the Garden Series, an unprecedented portfolio of Australian Shiraz consisting of a wine from each
Regionality is the driving force behind Two Hands Wines. It gives rise to the Garden Series, an unprecedented portfolio of Australian Shiraz consisting of a wine from each
Regionality is the driving force behind Two Hands Wines. It gives rise to the Garden Series, an unprecedented portfolio of Australian Shiraz consisting of a wine from each
Regionality is the driving force behind Two Hands Wines. It gives rise to the Garden Series, an unprecedented portfolio of Australian Shiraz consisting of a wine from each
Regionality is the driving force behind Two Hands Wines. It gives rise to the Garden Series, an unprecedented portfolio of Australian Shiraz consisting of a wine from each
Regionality is the driving force behind Two Hands Wines. It gives rise to the Garden Series, an unprecedented portfolio of Australian Shiraz consisting of a wine from each
Regionality is the driving force behind Two Hands Wines. It gives rise to the Garden Series, an unprecedented portfolio of Australian Shiraz consisting of a handcrafted wine
I dont think I will every be convinced by Wendouree in screw cap interesting to follow their evolution from now on MT pic.twitter.com/6xQ31CsvgV — Two
A lovely winters morning walking vineyards in McLaren Vale MT pic.twitter.com/6zvpBy63h9 — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) June 17, 2014
Two Hands is almost – but not quite – a South Australia-only winery. In its quest to explore the regional diversity of Australian Shiraz, the
The latest issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate includes coverage of South Australia, and once again the wines from Two Hands and Twelftree are proving to
One grape variety, one vintage, one winemaker – soils and climate are the only way of differentiation. This is the Garden Series, the beating heart
Love today……it Grenache Rose making day MT pic.twitter.com/IhK5lAMDMn — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) May 12, 2014
The writer David Armstrong visited the Barossa Valley for the San Francisco Chronicle – which features some of the most in-depth wine coverage in the U.S. –
That 2012 Bella’s Garden Shiraz that just got a great 95-point review? You’ll have the opportunity to taste it, and hundreds of other fine wines, at
Few if any wines the world over – let alone wines under $100 – have received the consistent critical acclaim of Bella’s Garden, the Two Hands Shiraz
makes me sad when we are going to harvest the last of the summer wine, the last ute load out of the Vale tomorrow MT
Now the hand destemming MT pic.twitter.com/yymtxHm9RU — Two Hands Wines (@twohandswine) April 3, 2014
Proprietor Michael Twelftree has called 2012 “without a doubt our best vintage to date” – which, for a winery of Two Hands’ record of achievement,
Serious, ageable Shiraz from Two Hands, my WS Daily Pick at $40 http://t.co/p12UBmB3Hj — Harvey Steiman (@harveywine) March 14, 2014
The great reviews of the 2012 Two Hands wines just keep rolling in. The latest: A rave and a 93-point score from the Wine Spectator
For the second time in less than a week, Two Hands has a pick of the day from the Wine Spectator. Earlier it was the
It’s a fairly small part of the portfolio, and the blend has only a dash of Shiraz. So you might be surprised to hear Michael
Gnarly Dudes is a classic Barossa Valley Shiraz and a consistent performer, year in year out. Here’s Harvey Steiman with a review of the latest
Is this the pre-holiday tasting rush getting under way? Lots of fresh reviews of Two Hands and Twelftree wines to share! From Jeffery Lindenmuth in
Two Hands and Twefltree lead off the latest edition of the Wine Spectator Insider in spectacular fashion, with a quintet of 90+ ratings for wines that
It was Top 10 Tasting time as Wine Spectator put on the New York Wine Experience last week, and once again Two Hands was proud
Fall is here and the “big, powerful reds are starting to come out of the cellar,” writes Wine Life Magazine, introducing an enthusiastic review of
You can’t judge a book by its cover, and you can’t judge a wine by its closure – that’s the message from syndicated wine columnist
The Wine Spectator‘s latest Australia report, in the Aug. 31, 2013, issue, says “quality is rising amid a tide of new wines” from the country,
Chicago Tribune (and widely syndicated) wine writer Bill St. John takes a look at Grenache in a new article this week. It’s a fascinating exploration
In the Mix, “The Publication and Website for On-Premise National Accounts,” takes an interesting approach to exploring Australian wine in its Spring 2013 issue, focusing
From Wine Spectator‘s June 12, 2013, “Insider”:
It’s no great revelation that when it comes to wine commentary and criticism, the times they are a changin’, with more voices and more dialog.
Two Hands specializes in regional wines – Shiraz wines, in particular, each of which reflects a distinct growing area of Australia. But with one line
The question posed in a recent Winemaker Roundtable on Stephen Tanzer’s Winophilia was a classic of Wine Theology (aka, Oenology): Should wine’s first duty be to
Gnarly Dudes is named for the old Barossa Valley vines that stand around all lifetime long looking like soldiers ready to be led into battle.
Decanting wine can be a bit of a confusing, even controversial topic. When to do it? How to do it? Wine experts debate the issue,
The winery recently sent along this photo, with the intriguing message: “Interesting looking beaker of juice at Cellar Door this morning. New white to be
What sets the extraordinary apart from the ordinary when it comes to wine? In a new Q&A on the Sokolin blog, Michael Twelftree offers his
The 2013 growing season is just now unfolding in northern hemisphere wine regions, but in Australia, the fruit has been grown, harvested and fermented, and
The Two Hands Flagship Series wines represent the vary finest selection of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache made by the winery each vintage. Now, hot-of-the-presses
In honor of Malbec World Day, a couple of days ago we shared some background on the Two Hands Picture Series wine, The Bull and
You might not expect an Australian winery to traffic in Malbec, a grape more famously planted in a different southern hemisphere country whose name begins
Sad when you have your last press load for the harvest and your life must return to normal – MT 6 April 2013
If, like many people, you’ve often struggled to describe the wines you love (and even those you don’t love so much), we commend to you
Despite a history of winegrowing that stretches back more than a century, Langhorne Creek is now an often overlooked region in Australia among the cognescenti.
Flipping – buying allocated wines from the winery and then reselling them at a big markup – is a hot topic in the wine world,
Led by the always amazing 2010 Bella’s Garden with a rating of 95 points, an impressive list of Two Hands Wines have received rave reviews
Two Hands Wines ranges far to capture the remarkable diversity of Australian Shiraz, and no farther than Heathcote, source for Max’s Garden Shiraz. It’s the
The central mission of Two Hands Wines is simple: show the world how great and diverse Australian Shiraz can be. It’s a mission on display
The 2013 vintage is beginning to unfold in Australia, but before we plunge into that maelstrom of activity, we’ve got a special treat – a
Samantha’s Garden is known as perhaps the most elegant of the Garden Series wines. What accounts for this? As Michael Twelftree explains in this video, its in
We were pleased as punch to see Fredric Koeppel include the Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon in his recent selections of big reds to
“It is a very strange wine,” says Two Hands proprietor Michael Twelftree, describing Shiraz from this large but often overlooked region. Strange but wonderful, clearly,
We’ve called the Garden Series the beating heart of Two Hands Wines – six places, six wines, showing Australian Shiraz in all its varied glory – and
It’s the cold depth of winter in North America right now, but just the opposite in Australia, of course. That means harvest – aka, “vintage” – is
“Great wine is made in the vineyard.” That’s a phrase we’ve all heard so often, we might gloss over it, thinking it’s just marketing spin.
The wine critic Stephen Tanzer, publisher of the respected International Wine Cellar, asked a number of vintners to name a person or a wine that
As Harvey Steiman’s recent tasting of Bella’s Garden bottlings back to 2001 demonstrated, Two Hands Shiraz ages splendidly. But does that extend to Picture Series wines,
So what’s the story behind this wine’s name? Well, with its rich fruit, tobacco, minty notes, ash and hints of chocolate, Cabernet Sauvignon can be
Top Australian wine writer James Halliday offers up a couple of five-star reviews of Two Hands wine in the December 2012/January 2013 issue of his
“Natural conditions for the vine could hardly be better than in this coastal zone.” So write Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, describing McLaren Vale in
How to make Dad happy at Christmas? The New Hampshire Wine-man, blogger Dennis Tsiorbas, says a 2005 Two Hands Ares, given to him by his son
The 2010 Bella’s Garden Shiraz continues to gather year-end-review honors, with the International Wine Report ranking the wine No. 18 in its Top 50 Wines
What’s the secret behind Bella’s Garden, the most acclaimed Australian wine in the past decade? It’s all about finding the best fruit in the Barossa
We weren’t the only ones who were impressed that Bella’s Garden had once again cracked the Wine Spectator Top 100 – the Top 10, in
The wine writer Jamie Goode asked, on his blog, “So what does terroir taste like?” A conclusion he reached that might surprise some is that terroir
The 2010 Bella’s Garden was just announced as the No. 3 Wine in the Wine Spectator Top 100! This now marks the 10th consecutive year that
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, Jim McCracken in the Forida Weekly, out of Fort Myers, gives thanks for the Angels’ Share: Two Hands Angels’ Share
Credit to wine writer John Brown in Charleston, West Virginia, for thinking outside the box and recommending a wine to go with dessert at the
