Coach House Block is one of the most coveted wines in the Two Hands portfolio, a single-vineyard Shiraz from Greenock in the Barossa Valley that has become a true showcase of site expression. First released in 2006, it is produced in tiny quantities — often just a handful of barrels — making it one of the most limited and sought-after wines from the estate.
The vineyard, planted in the early 1990s, lies at around 250 metres elevation on deep grey-red loams threaded with ironstone and underpinned by clay and limestone. These soils, combined with Greenock’s warm climate and moderating breezes, produce fruit of remarkable concentration and purity. Old-vine intensity here translates into wines that are both powerful and impeccably balanced.
In the glass, Coach House Block is bold yet refined. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and plum mingle with spice, licorice, dark chocolate, and a lift of violet. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with plush black fruit wrapped around firm but polished tannins. French oak ageing (up to 50% new) lends subtle cedar and mocha notes, shaping the wine without overwhelming its vineyard character.
Though immediately impressive in youth, this is a wine built for the cellar. With 10–20 years of ageing, Coach House Block develops layers of savoury complexity — leather, earth, roasted herbs — while retaining the fruit intensity and freshness that define its style. It is a Shiraz that captures both the might of the Barossa and the finesse of Two Hands’ modern winemaking.
Coach House Block is more than just a single-vineyard bottling: it is a rare jewel within the Two Hands collection, a wine that exemplifies the precision, purity, and passion that have made the estate one of Australia’s most respected producers.