{"product_id":"thomas-wines-two-of-a-kind-shiraz-2023","title":"Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eA seamless marriage of two iconic Shiraz regions.\u003c\/em\u003e The 2023 Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz blends 51% Hunter Valley fruit with 49% McLaren Vale fruit, paying homage to the great multi-regional reds of the 1950s and 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eMedium-bodied and impeccably balanced, it weaves the savoury spice and earthy complexity of Hunter Shiraz with the plush, fleshy, sweet-fruited generosity of McLaren Vale. The result is a wine with both immediate appeal and the structure to develop further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eReleased in October 2024, this wine is part of Thomas Wines’ “Two of a Kind” series — a creative nod to Australia’s winemaking history, combining the Hunter Valley’s signature styles with complementary South Australian varieties for extra dimension and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e NOSE\u003cbr data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e – Vibrant \u0026amp; Fragrant\u003cbr data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e Dark plum, ripe blackberry, subtle pepper spice and a hint of dried herbs.\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e PALATE\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e – Balanced \u0026amp; Silky\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e Red and black fruits meet gentle savoury spice, with fine tannins and a juicy, medium-bodied frame.\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e FINISH\u003cbr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e – Long \u0026amp; Harmonious\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e Soft fruit sweetness balanced by earthy spice and a clean, dry finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e“The Two of a Kind from Thomas Wines is a great barbecue wine or a reliable midweek slurp. Fabulously medium bodied, you’ll mop up the bucketloads of fruit with ease… a chorus of red cherries, blueberries and squishy mulberries leap from the glass… The longer it sits, scents of purple flowers rise up and chocolatey tones wriggle forward… Drink to five years.”\u003c\/em\u003e – QWine Reviews, 92 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e“A 52\/48 % blend of Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale… separately fermented but blended soon after fermentation; matured for 16 months in French hogsheads. A fascinating blend, with major synergy… dusty\/chocolate\/fine\/savoury notes prevail. This is a mighty $25 wine.”\u003c\/em\u003e – James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e Style – Red Wine\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e Varietal – Shiraz\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e Country – Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e Region – Hunter Valley, NSW and McLaren Vale, SA\u003cbr data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e Vintage – 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e Bottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e ABV – 14.7%\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e Closure – Screw Cap\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41989808881751,"sku":"TWTOAK-23","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/0ec75a2a-cf5c-44f4-b8e6-f54f5a99fd43.png?v=1758594311","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/thomas-wines-two-of-a-kind-shiraz-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}