Two Hands The Bull and The Bear Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Two Hands
Always a favourite among the staff, this shows the best of both Barossan Shiraz and Cabernet. Beautiful intense cassis with spice box and tobacco leaf. The fine chalky tannis of the Cabernet are perfectly complimented by the luscious fleshy texture of the Shiraz. Medium to full bodied showing rich blackcurrant fruit with a restrained elegance that begs for food with deep earthy flavours.
Wine Advocate
A blend of 65% Shiraz and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2004 The Bull and the Bear possesses a dense ruby/purple color, tremendous flavor intensity, and abundant creme de cassis notes intermixed with notions of cedar, licorice, blackberries, and currants. The fabulous aromatics are followed by a wine with wonderful purity, richness, and a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol, and wood. Drink this beauty over the next 7-8 years.
Score: 93.
—Robert Parker,
October
2006.
Wine Enthusiast
Defines the modern Oz fruit-bomb style, offering scents of blueberry liqueur alongside hints of vanilla and smoke before exploding on the palate with incredibly luscious, ripe fruit. Full-bodied and creamy-textured, this is a big wine at 15% alcohol, but it shows no sign of heat. Drink now-2012.
Score: 91.
—Joe Czerwinski,
February
01,
2007.
International Wine Cellar
Dark violet color. Spicy aromas of licorice, dark cherry and plum candy, with a pretty floral topnote. At once powerful and restrained, thanks to fresh, tangy acids; flavor dominated by dark fruits, especially blackcurrant. There's nothing fat about this bright, linear wine, which finishes with fine, dusty tannins. The balance of fruit, acids and tannins is impressive.
Score: 91.
August
2005.
Wine Spectator
Lively, aromatic style has juicy cherry and pomegranate flavors at the core, persisting nicely on the finish, with licorice and toast notes. Best, though, is its transparency. A deeply dark Shiraz-based red, with a real sense of clarity. Drink now through 2014.
Score: 91.
—Harvey Steiman,
October
15,
2006.
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