We’ve been strong proponents of regionality since the early days at Two Hands, showcasing how different the Shiraz grape can be through the six wines and six regions of the Garden Series. Through the Single Vineyard Series we’re taking regionality to the next level.
Our Single Vineyard Series of wines are simply named after the block (in the inimitable Two Hands style), the road and the township they come from. We put their locations on a map so you can draw your own conclusions. In our notes we’ll show you the elevation, the vine age, the soil type and aspect.
The Single Vineyard Series are exceptional examples of varietal definition and a unique sense of place, which contributes to the complexity and personality of each wine. These are the vineyard sites that have the special X-factor. One thing is for sure; the six wines are completely unique and let their personality and style of Shiraz shine through.
Two Hands is making a collection of Shirazes that may be unrivalled in the world for expressing the places where they’re grown… Tasting through the lineup is a fabulous exercise in seeing how Shiraz reflects its place.
Joe Czerwinski
The Wine Advocate
Spotlight on:
Kraehe House Block
More than just another vineyard in our portfolio. It is quite literally home. Planted in the early 2000's when the restoration of our Cellar Door house was being completed.
Named in honour of Friedrich Wilhelm Fritz Kraehe, one of the original settlers of Marananga. We first bottled the Kraehe House Block as a standalone wine in 2013. Since then the vineyard has continued to mature, its roots driving deeper, its character becoming more defined.
We are proud to bring it back into the Single Vineyard Series for the 2023 vintage, adding yet another estate-grown Shiraz to the collection.
Holy Grail
The Holy Grail is our estate vineyard situated along the palm tree lined ‘Avenue of Hopes & Dreams’ in the sub-region of Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley. Perhaps one of our proudest releases, the Holy Grail Shiraz is an intensely aromatic wine with an elegance and length on the palate that is truly captivating.
Its name is inspired by the Monty Python movie and our quest to find the perfect vineyard site. The Holy Grail is a veritable viticulturist’s dream. The vineyard is planted to 22 individual blocks, each with its own unique micro-climate with specific clone, variety, row-orientation and trellis system planned in minute detail to ensure the absolute best quality wine is produced. Nothing is left to chance when it comes to the Holy Grail.
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Delve deeper into these vineyards to uncover their extraordinary qualities.
Beyond the picturesque landscapes and exquisite wines they produce, lies so many factors that set them apart. The interplay of viticulturists & terroir. The unique blend of soil, climate, and geography lends character to each vine, infusing the wines with a distinct sense of place.
History of The Single Vineyard Series
Over the years, many of you have reached out asking about Single Vineyard wines that you remember fondly. Those special bottles that left a lasting impression. These are often our back vintage wines, recognisable by their unique labels and the stories they carry.
With our Single Vineyard Series, every wine is a reflection of a particular place and time. Because we work closely with individual growers and vineyards, some wines evolve or naturally phase out. Seasonal variations and vineyard performance mean no two vintages are ever quite the same. These are some of those unique labels.
