Two Hands Angels’ Share Shiraz 2012
Two Hands Angels' Share Shiraz 2012 is a 15.2% ABV McLaren Vale Shiraz from Two Hands Wines' celebrated Picture Series — the winery's single-region flagship line, sourced entirely from McLaren Vale fruit. Founded in 1999 by Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, Two Hands built its reputation on terroir-driven Australian Shiraz rather than cross-region blending, and Angels' Share is the calling card: generous, polished, and built to drink beautifully at age. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 15.2%
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2012
- Origin: McLaren Vale, South Australia; Two Hands Wines (Barossa Valley winery)
- Production: 100% Shiraz; single-region McLaren Vale sourcing; Picture Series
McLaren Vale's Signature Shiraz
The Picture Series is Two Hands' love letter to single regions — and Angels' Share is its McLaren Vale portrait. Open-fermented with regular pump-overs and matured in French oak hogsheads and puncheons with restrained new-oak influence, it keeps the fruit at center stage: blueberry, mulberry, and sweet tannin with a savory thread that rewards a decade-plus of cellaring. It sits with the rest of Two Hands Wines and the big reds in our red wine collection.
Tasting Notes
Bright, deep dark red with a luminous purple core. Vibrant blueberries overlaid with dried violet petals and gentle woody spices. The palate is medium to full-bodied — primary blue fruits, licorice, and a fragrant floral overtone with savory, detailed tannins and a long, complex finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30–60 minutes; at over a decade old it is in a beautiful drinking window. Serve at 60–65°F with slow-roast lamb, aged cheddar, or mushroom ragù — and cellar confidently if you'd rather wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Two Hands Picture Series?
The Picture Series is Two Hands' line of single-region Shiraz bottlings — one wine per region, showcasing terroir instead of blending across appellations.
Is the 2012 Angels' Share ready to drink?
Yes — Halliday-tracked at 15.2% ABV and tasted young in 2013, it is now well into its mature drinking window.
What food pairs with Angels' Share Shiraz?
Roast lamb, braised beef, mushroom dishes, and hard aged cheeses all suit its generous fruit and savory structure.
A mature McLaren Vale Shiraz at its peak window — order the Two Hands Angels' Share 2012 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.