Two Hands, Angels Share 2006, Long Finish!

Continuing on the hedonistic theme of the holiday's, I had the pleasure of trying the Two Hands Angels Share 2006 on New Years. If Angels do share, I would imagine this is the stuff they have stocked away in their cellar. This wine had a finish that simply wouldn't finish! You can take a sip, watch a half-hour sit-com and still be tasting it afterwards. The length of the finish reminded me a little of the Bugs Bunny classic "Long Haired Hare", where he holds the singers final note for over a minute.

The price is higher than I normally go at $24 (on sale at WineLegend), but if you're looking to splurge a little and not be disappointed, try this for a tipple.

WA: "The 2006 Shiraz “Angel’s Share has an expressive perfume of cedar, wood smoke, leather, pencil lead, pepper, and blueberry muffin. Velvety-textured and ripe, it has outstanding depth and length and a harmonious personality. Drink it over the next 6-8 years. Two Hands is a negociant operation run impeccably by Michael Twelftree. It reflects the best that can be sourced from all over South Australia."

Cheers!

Affordable Wine of the Week, Sorry, it's Red!

An excellent wine value for you today. I had the opportunity to try this wine at a local restaurant called Kitchen 223, and I've been looking for it ever since! I was able to locate both the 2004 & 2005 at the local wine store, relatively inexpensive for the quality too, only $13.00 a bottle! The 2004 scored a 90 and the 2005 a 92, although I thought the 2004 was a little more complex on the palate. Tasting notes from the Wine Advocate:

"The 2005 Shiraz Jester exhibits an opaque purple color along with sweet aromas of blackberries, charcoal, white chocolate, and espresso roast. Rich, full-bodied, heady, and long, it explodes on the back of the palate (always a good sign). Drink it over the next 5-7 years"

Jester will hold up to a nice bloody piece of meat & stinky cheeses. While this is not summer wine per se, I couldn't help but share this tremendous value with you. Cheers!