Two Hands – Mystic Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – McLaren Vale Australia

Two Hands Mystic Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 comes from McLaren Vale, a rare Cabernet in a house built on Shiraz. Deep, dark, and structured, it shows the region's ripe cassis fruit framed by firm, savory tannins and genuine cellaring potential.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
• Vintage: 2014
• Producer: Two Hands Wines
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Color: Deep, dark purple
• Nose: Cassis and blackcurrant with cedar, mint, and dark spice
• Palate: Full-bodied with ripe black fruit and dark chocolate
• Structure: Firm, savory tannins and balanced acidity
• Finish: Long, structured, and layered

McLaren Vale Cabernet brings ripe, generous fruit with a savory backbone, and Two Hands frames it with careful winemaking rather than heavy oak. With a decade in bottle, the 2014 has begun to show tertiary complexity while holding the structure to continue developing. A characterful counterpoint to the house's celebrated Shiraz.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A rare Cabernet from a Shiraz-focused house
• Ripe McLaren Vale fruit with a firm, savory frame
• A mature vintage drinking well now

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled ribeye or roast beef
• Lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Cabernet lovers who want ripe fruit with structure
✓ Drinkers who value a mature, cellar-aged vintage
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, early-drinking reds