Cascina Adelaide Barolo - 2019 (750ml) St. Helena Although Two Hands’ sweet wines

Although Two Hands’ sweet wines do not quite measure up to the other strong cuvees

While I would not hold them up as the apotheosis of South Africa

“with a nice creaminess and a good balance”

heather honey and pecan

there is no flourish on the finish as yet

Cascina Adelaide Barolo - 2019 (750ml) St. Helena Although Two Hands’ sweet winesThis full bodied red opens with aromas recalling graphite, scorched earth and dried aromatic herb. The firmly structured, austere palate offers sour cherry, orange zest, star anise and tobacco alongside tightly wound, close grained tannins that grip the close. Give the tannins several years to unclench then drink sooner rather later to capture the remaining fruit richness. KERIN OKEEFE Wine Spectator 91 points