2022 Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz

The powers of Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale Shiraz combine to brilliant effect. Another great value release from Andrew 'Thommo' Thomas.
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Description

Two of a Kind is the outlier in the Thomas Wines stable.

In the rest of the range, Thommo showcases the beauty of classic Hunter Valley wine styles, producing regional benchmarks, year-in, year-out. 

With the Two of a Kind Shiraz, he combines the beautiful earthy characters of Hunter Valley Shiraz with the ripe, opulent flavours of Shiraz grown in McLaren Vale. The components are fermented separately, then blended and matured in premium French oak for 16 months. 

The two complement each other wonderfully in the blend.  It's rich and juicy, packed full of dark fruit and spice. A deliciously versatile Shiraz and a dead-set bargain.

Winemaker's Comments

Our ‘Two of a Kind’ wines are a tribute to the multi regional blends that created some of Australia’s best wines in the 50’s and 60’s. The wines are based on the Hunter Valley’s signature varieties of Semillon and Shiraz, and blended with the varieties that are well suited to other South Australian regions providing an interesting twist and extra dimension to these unique wine styles.

This regional blend is made up of Hunter Valley Shiraz (51%) from the Fordwich Hill vineyard and McLaren Vale Shiraz (49%) from a single vineyard in the Blewett Springs area. The two components are fermented separately but then blended soon after pressing and matured in premium quality French oak 300L Hogsheads for 16 months prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

Youthful bright deep purple colour with an expressive nose of violet, mocha choc, vanilla, tobacco pouch, pink pepper and generous fresh dark berries and fruits.

The palate is full and alluring with classic dark chocolate, rooibos tea and fruit pastilles with a core of ripe boysenberry, red plum and dark cherry with hints of dutch licorice and xmas spices. Expect fine soft tannin with an interlaced juicy mouthfeel. There’s a captivating length to the palate, it will keep you coming back for more.

This is a seamless, seductive, and dangerously drinkable style. This wine has the attributes to cellar well over the next five+ years, yet its fruit intensity and supple tannin structure make it enjoyable in its youth, particularly with food.

93 points - "A tried and true blend of 51/49% Hunter Valley/McLaren Vale fruit, separately fermented but blended shortly thereafter, then spending time in premium quality oak for almost two years. Only just medium bodied, but has plenty happening, the palate lengthened by fine but persistent savoury tannins." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

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    5 years ago
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    2021 Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great wine and value

    Lots of dark fruit and spices, well balanced, soft tannins. The kind of Shiraz that reminds me why I love Shiraz.

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2017 Vintage

    Lovely drop.

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Thomas Wines

Andrew Thomas is a modern-day legend in the Hunter Valley, crafting some of the region's greatest wines for over three decades. His personal label is regarded as a benchmark winery, with a focus on premium Shiraz and Semillon— the Hunter Valley's hero varieties. Thomas has access to some of the region’s best vineyards, allowing him to create wines that truly capture the essence of the Hunter.

Originally from McLaren Vale, Thommo moved to the Hunter Valley to join the winemaking team at Tyrrell's Wines. After 13 years, he ventured out to develop his own label, making single-vineyard wines that highlight the subtle differences between Hunter’s subregions.

Thomas Wines is known for its classic Hunter Valley Shiraz and Semillon, but it also occasionally explores innovative styles without compromising on value. The white wines are delicate and cellar-worthy, while the reds are full-bodied and classic in the best sense of the word, making them one of the benchmarks for modern Hunter Shiraz.

A mentor to much of the next generation of Hunter producers, if you want to try the essence of the Hunter Valley, Thommo's wines are a must-try.

The Thomas Wines Braemore Vineyard Hunter Valley, NSW Thomas Wines

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