Two Hands Ares Shiraz

Barossa Valley, Australia

Two Hands' flagship Marananga sub-regional Shiraz — from the Eden Valley foothills where cooler temperatures and loam/clay soils create a more refined, detailed Barossa Shiraz than the warmer valley floor. Dark plum, licorice, mocha, and iron-rich mineral notes. More structured and elegant than classic Barossa Shiraz — built for 10-15 years of development. Consistently 96-99 points from James Halliday.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Ares's dark fruit intensity bridges the lamb rack; Australia's prestige Shiraz for Australia's most celebrated local protein
• casual: Ares's concentration bridges the Wagyu brisket and bush spice; a prestige Barossa Shiraz for a luxury Australian BBQ tradition
• main: Ares's luxury concentration bridges the beef shin's gelatin richness; the dark fruit reduction echoes the wine's own deep character
• celebration: Two Hands Ares elevates the Barossa côte de boeuf; a prestige Shiraz for Australia's finest beef preparation
• cheese: Ares's intense Shiraz bridges the aged Barossa Cheddar; a luxury wine from the Barossa for a luxury cheese from the Barossa
• main: Two Hands Ares Marananga Shiraz's refined power and dark fruit profile pairs beautifully with braised duck — the plum sauce mirrors the wine's fruit concentration while star anise amplifies the spice notes characteristic of the Marananga sub-region's cooler climate Shiraz.
• main: Ares's intense Barossa character bridges the emu steak; a prestige wine for Australia's most unusual game protein