Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz, 2008

I enjoy Two Hands Angels Share Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia and reviewed it on March 16th.  Costco had Two Hands Gnarly Dudes 2008 Shiraz ($23) from Barossa Valley, Australia and I had to taste it.  I purchased it with the hopes that I'd enjoy it as much as I do Two Hands Angel Share.  It did not let me down.

Two Hands 2008 Gnarly Dudes Shiraz had a dark purple color.  The intense aroma of blackberry and tobacco was heavenly.  A jammy flavor of tobacco, earthiness and spice was delicious.  Nicely balanced.  Complex.   

Winemaker's Notes: COLOUR: Black on black in colour. AROMA: This has a very intense bouquet of mineral, roasted chestnuts, fresh crushed currants, burnt toffee, spices, dark chocolate and lavender; this is brooding and will take a few more months to develop further. PALATE: The palate is very full on and juicy, starting with a huge amount of layered and penetrating black fruits. The mid palate is quite extended and leads nicely to a moderately long and supple finish. This is all very dark fruits, with an almost Christmas cake/chocolate tart-like texture, which is really fun ride. The tannins are initially sweet then bone dry finishing nicely on slow, drawing tannin. This is a drink now wine that will age well in the medium to short term and will give great pleasure for up to 5 years.