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Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2011 Wine Review

Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2011

Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2011

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Two Hands Wines

Agent: Breakthru Beverage Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Complex, full-bodied and delicious! Loaded with black fruit flavours yet it's very dry and balanced, with a lovely long finish. Great dinner party wine. The "gnarly dudes" refer to the old, twisted grapevine trunks that are illustrated on this wine's label. This is a classic red from the heart of the Barossa Valley. Serve this at a dinner party featuring a hearty meat dish, and listen to the murmurs of appreciation. Superb craftsmanship!

Shiraz food pairings: black bean soup, lamb cutlets, beef brisket, grilled steaks.

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This Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2011 was reviewed on October 26, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Two Hands is one of the best-known names in premium Australian wine, and this Shiraz shows why. Deep and intense with big aromas and flavours of blackberry jelly, plum sauce and woodsmoke. The fruit is impressively ripe and the texture impressively smooth, with just the right amount of tannin giving nice closure. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Aug. 2013

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