Description
In 1999, Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz united under the banner of Two Hands, driven by an unwavering commitment to crafting Australia’s finest Shiraz-based wines. Their ethos of uncompromising quality permeates every aspect of Two Hands, from meticulous fruit and oak selection to innovative packaging and promotion. With a modest initial investment of $30,000 and a modest 17 tonnes of fruit, Two Hands embarked on its vinous journey in 2000.
By 2004, the culmination of this dedication led to the establishment of a cutting-edge winery on the same site, purposefully designed for small-batch production. This facility empowered Two Hands to treat each parcel of fruit individually, from crushing to fermentation and oak aging, amplifying the expression of regional and varietal nuances while ensuring meticulous quality control. This evolution sparked a wave of experimentation, from testing new varietals to adopting innovative techniques, with the Cellar Door serving as a platform to gauge market reception.
As production scaled, Two Hands expanded its sourcing to include diverse Shiraz vineyards in the Western Ranges of the Barossa, enriching the portfolio with a tapestry of flavors and textures to delight discerning palates.
