Retour Two Hands Wines - McLaren Vale & Barossa Valley - Tenacity - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Australia
DESIGNATION: McLaren Vale & Barossa Valley
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 14.2 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep red with violet highlights.
Nose Elegant, with lovely aromas of ripe red fruit, underlined by delicate spicy notes and a floral touch of violet.
Palate The palate reveals a juicy, concentrated Syrah with delicate, savory tannins. Its balanced structure combines striking freshness with a long, mineral finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Decant before serving, between 16 and 18°C.
Food Meats in sauce or grilled, beef and bell pepper kebabs, grilled pork chop, artisanal charcuterie.
Cellar ageing From now until 2031
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Two Hands Wines impresses with its wines of great amplitude and fluidity. Crafting powerful wines with simplicity and restraint, this Australian flagship estate has quickly established itself as one of the Top 100 Wine Spectator estates in the world.
Wine A blend of old vines from the McLaren and Barossa valleys, the 2021 red Barossa Valley Tenacity illustrates the radiant face of Australian viticulture. This 100% Syrah from old vines offers a ripe nose of black fruit with freshness and a hint of spice. Full-bodied and plump, with smooth tannins and hints of dried herbs, this bold, powerful wine has a long, fresh finish. A Selection Committee Favorite rated 92/100.
Vinification Hand harvested from old Syrah vines. Aged in French oak barrels for 9 months.
AWARDS
AWARDS A Selection Committee Favorite rated 92/100