Two Hands Wines, founded in 1999, has become one of Australia’s most recognisable premium Shiraz producers. With a philosophy centred on showcasing regional character, the winery sources fruit from top vineyards across South Australia’s most distinguished Shiraz appellations. Bella’s Garden represents the pinnacle of their Barossa Valley selections — a cuvée crafted from exceptional parcels chosen for power, purity, and aromatic depth. Year after year, Bella’s Garden is celebrated for its richness, vibrancy, and impeccable balance.
Vineyard
Sourced from a selection of premium Barossa Valley vineyard sites, Bella’s Garden benefits from a diversity of elevations, soil profiles, and vine ages. Deep red-brown loams over clay, ironstone-rich soils, and warmer valley-floor parcels contribute layers of intensity and plush fruit weight. Many of the vines are low-yielding and dry-grown, enhancing concentration and natural tannin structure. Each vineyard block is vinified separately before final selection for the blend.
Vintage
The 2022 vintage in the Barossa Valley was shaped by a mild growing season with excellent retention of natural acidity. A cool start, followed by warm, dry conditions during late summer, produced Shiraz of exceptional purity, vibrant fruit, and balanced tannins. Lower yields resulted in wines with concentration without excess ripeness — a standout year delivering both freshness and depth.
Winemaking
The fruit was hand-picked and fermented in small open vats with regular pump-overs and gentle extraction. Maturation took place in a mix of French oak hogsheads, including a portion of new oak to enhance structure and spice complexity. Each parcel was tasted extensively before blending to ensure the final cuvée reflects Bella’s Garden’s hallmark style: bold, aromatic, and impeccably polished.
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz opens with expressive aromas of blackberry, plum, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, violets, licorice, and warm spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied yet impressively balanced, delivering layers of ripe black and blue fruits wrapped in fine, velvety tannins. Notes of mocha, crushed fennel seed, graphite, and subtle oak toast build into a long, plush, and satisfying finish. Intense, vibrant, and beautifully composed — a modern Barossa Shiraz with elegance and drive.
Critics’ Acclaim
Consistently rated among Australia’s top regional Shiraz expressions
Praised for concentration, vibrancy, and textural finesse
2022 expected to join the best Bella’s Garden vintages of the past decade
Technical Information
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Producer: Two Hands Wines
Alcohol: ~14.5%
Oak: French oak hogsheads (portion new)
Style: Full-bodied, dry
Drinking Window: 2024–2035+
A Collectible Gem
The 2022 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz is an exceptional release — bold, richly fruited, and beautifully balanced. A quintessential Barossa Valley Shiraz with modern polish and impressive ageing potential, ideal for collectors and fans of powerful yet refined Australian reds.
