Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2021
- ws92
- we92
- v91
- wa90
Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Two Hands |
Origin | Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley |
"Starts off dense and concentrated, with wild blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors that have an appealing chewy quality, but details of Assam tea, cardamom, loam and sandalwood emerge on the long finish. Drink now through 2033." Wine Spectator 92 points Drink 2025-33
Wine Spectator
- ws92
Starts off dense and concentrated, with wild blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors that have an appealing chewy quality, but details of Assam tea, cardamom, loam and sandalwood emerge on the long finish. Drink now through 2033. 4,500 cases imported.
Wine Enthusiast
- we92
There are black pepper, cherry and chocolate vibes to start here. They lead to a palate that's big but surprisingly fresh thanks to a lift of tangy acidity, which brightens fruit and softens tannins. It's no wallflower, but its power is reined in, allowing the fruit and site character to shine. Drink now and over the next seven to eight years.
Vinous
- v91
This 2021 Shiraz Gnarly Dudes is a chocolatey and generous wine delivering lashings of sweet fruit - primarily blackberry and mulberry. Thanks to the cooler vintage, there is also an attractive, gentle lift of dried sage and Szechuan pepper. There's lots to like here with power but also subtlety, plus a finish of decent length.
Wine Advocate
- wa90
This 2021 Gnarly Dudes Shiraz is aptly named, and shows the earthy side of the Barossa in the glass. The 2021 season was cool, and a welcome reprieve from the low-yielding, warm couple of vintages that preceded it. As such, this wine is a little slower to emerge from its shell and will really benefit from a further year in bottle. Smart, though.