TN: 2004 Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share (Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale)

Tony_V_e_l_e_b_i_l · July 16, 2009, 3:47am

2004 Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share - Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (7/15/2009)
This was an interesting wine…and it looks like I paid $25 for it which is a bit of a steal. At first, something very weird happened to this screw capped gem. I had in the fridge to cool down a bit, unscrewed the cap and poured and nothing came out. Hmm, what is a thirsty fella supposed to do…I looked at the top and noticed a fairly thick sludge that accumulated at the top. I cleared it out with a paper towel and poured a sample. Good but a little heat suggesting this should be cooled down a bit more. Once i got it to appropriate temps (say high 50’s) this was very good. Notes of tar, black and red fruits, pepper on the nose. On the palate more tar/creosote, just a hint of menthol, blackberry liqueur, a hint of underbrush plus a little touch of heat. This seems to have seen some acid addition but at cooler temps it seems well integrated. An outstanding $25 bottle wine. (91 pts.)

Steve_Saxon · July 16, 2009, 3:56am

Nice note Tony, When I start drinking again (it might be tomorrow) I’ve got a bottle of the 04 Two Hands Bella’s Garden standing. Any thoughts on it?

BTW, I’ll be drinking with your brother this weekend…Why don’t you fly up to?

Tony_V_e_l_e_b_i_l · July 16, 2009, 4:06am

i thought he may be drinking with you this weekend…

Unfortunately no can do…have something planned on Sunday plus Friday night with some of Traci’s flight attendant friends…hmmm Tony plus 4 women on the loose…could be a good time for TV

Bill_Tex_Landreth · July 16, 2009, 3:54pm

Tony, have you had the 2006 Angel’s Share yet? Several cases have shown up at a local Costco for $20.

Tony_V_e_l_e_b_i_l · July 16, 2009, 5:45pm

Bill - I haven’t. I bought some of these in the 04 vintage and then never purchased again. Not because they aren’t good, just kind of stopped buying Aussie wines at that point.

Bill_Tex_Landreth · July 16, 2009, 5:46pm

Exact same boat for me.

Daniel_Posner · July 16, 2009, 6:05pm

Good wine, we sold some.

Mark.Ricca · July 16, 2009, 8:25pm

I thought the '07 was a might fine bottle~
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They are one of the very few Aussie producers that I still really enjoy and believe in.

Jeff_Cassetta · July 16, 2009, 8:34pm

Tony, I’m glad you enjoyed the wine…I sure have over the past few years, but I thought it was better a couple of years ago. I still have a couple more in the in the cellar, which will be going down soon.

Peter_C · July 16, 2009, 10:39pm

I always thought this bottle and the John Duval Entity Shiraz were pretty good, though arent both priced nearer $35 now?

Mark_Neustrom · July 16, 2009, 10:46pm

Looks like I still have some 02 Lily’s Garden that probably needs to be consumed. Omelets tonight, so good combo.

Tony_V_e_l_e_b_i_l · July 16, 2009, 10:49pm

Peter - a quick check of Wine Searcher shows pretty wide availability of the 07 at $24-30+. If quality is still the same and price is mid $20, then it’s probably a pretty good buy.

Eldon_Gath · October 18, 2009, 12:27am

Two Hands is my favorite Aussie producer, and Angels Share is my “go to” bottle. First, it is delicious, second, it is affordable ($20 currently at WineX), and third, the screw cap. I sincerely appreciate the diversity of the Garden Series as well, but little pricy for every day.

Daniel_Posner · October 18, 2009, 1:34am

We had Michael Twelftree in the store today for a tasting of about 12 of his wines for our customers. He is one of the great wine producers of Australia. 2007 Aphrodite was off the charts as was Zippys.