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2004 Two Hands Ares Shiraz
Vineyard: Two Hands
Price: $152.00- $169.00
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Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
Style: Red Wine
Region: Australia
Other Vintages: 2005 2002
Drink By: 2006
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Ares is one of three Flagships, representing the very finest selection of Barossa Valley Shiraz made by Two Hands. Dense purple black to the core. Layers of black fruit with a waft of cedary oak. Layers of complexity on the palate framed by well handled oak and a fine integrated tannin structure.
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Inky violet. Initially brooding, dense and chocolaty, then quickly unwinds to show the full range of dark fruit tones: boysenberry, mulberry, blueberry, blackberry and cassis. A complicating note of smoked meat emerges with air, along with sexy oak spice that adds a sweet impression but doesn't get in the way. Huge, mouthfilling, layered and rich but also remarkably fresh and vibrant, with the dark berry flavors joined by a brighter cherry quality that adds vibrancy and thrust. A powerful sugges...
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/15/06
  • Wine Advocate
  • James Halliday
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  • rinnocenzi
    WS 97 WA 96