Two Hands : Brave Faces 2019

Two Hands presents a Barossa Valley red of captivating complexity and precision

The estate

Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz founded Two Hands in 1999 with the ambition of producing cuvées that showcase the nuances and aromatic potential of great Australian wines.

The vineyard

Spread across six different regions, the Two Hands vineyard gives rise to wines that highlight the potential and nuances of each terroir. Every plot is managed independently, from harvest through fermentation and oak barrel ageing to bottling, allowing each wine to express its identity to the fullest. Since its creation, Two Hands has been committed to producing organic wines. "Quality without compromise" is the guiding vision of this visionary company, reflected both in the way it crafts its wines and in the names and labels chosen for them.

The wine

Two Hands' Brave Faces 2019 is a tribute to the winegrowers of the Barossa Valley.

Winemaking and ageing

Plot-by-plot vinification. Partial destemming before crushing. Skin maceration for around 15 days. Aged for 12 months in concrete vats and in barrels of various sizes (puncheons of 316 to 320 litres and hogsheads of 237 to 240 litres).

Blend

Two Hands' Brave Faces 2019 is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Shiraz.

Tasting notes

Colour
The wine displays a beautiful deep purple colour with red highlights.

Nose
Lively and refreshing, the nose reveals aromas of cedar, ripe cherry, dried herbs, lavender and pepper.

Palate
Precise and remarkably pure, the palate seduces with intense notes of round, succulent fruit. The tannic structure blends harmoniously with a beautiful, lingering minerality.

Ageing potential

Already approachable now, this Barossa Valley wine can be cellared until 2024-2029 to reveal its full aromatic range.