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Two Way Range

Location: Barossa Valley

The Story Behind The Label

"Iain and Wendy Seabrook’s family entered the Australian wine business in 1878, starting what was to become the country’s most respected wine company, W.J. Seabrook & Son. Paul and Fran Clancy own an original Barossa settler’s vineyard on Jacob’s Creek at Krondorf and their Shiraz grapes go into some of the Barossa’s best known wines".

Well, that’s the story behind the label in a nutshell, but there is a bit more to it than that.

Iain and Paul are more than just typical Aussie mates, they have a special friendship forged in Vietnam more than 35 years ago. Both are Vietnam veterans, serving in the Australian army in Vietnam in 1966-67-68 as allies of the American forces. Australian soldiers are noted for, among other things, a black sense of humour, and when they went out into the field they used to say they were going for a walk on the two-way range – the shooting range where the targets shoot back!

So, the label name Two Way Range was a logical choice for a couple of veterans who retain their sense of humour.

However, this is a very serious wine. It aims to be a pure expression of the bold but friendly flavours of Barossa Shiraz. It’s the sort of wine Iain and Paul enjoy themselves – not for the faint-hearted, but a great partner to hearty meat dishes and the best steaks.

This is quintessential Barossa Shiraz in all its glory.

Halliday reviews

Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006 An elegant example of Barossa Shiraz, with blackberry fruit framed by spice and wild herbs; the acidity is truly vibrant, and the ample tannins frame the fruit well; quite supple on the finish. 94 points James Halliday

2006 Two Way Range

This is classic Barossa Shiraz at its zenith.

The 2006 Two Way Range is a Barossa Shiraz which exhibits all the hallmarks of its provenance of a distinguished vineyard site.

It is a wine with great structure and power but with a lovely, filling mouthfeel and silky tannins. Skilful use of quality French oak shows through without dominating the incredibly intense Barossa Shiraz characters of rich blackcurrant, ripe red plums, chocolate and truffles.

This is a wine of some character and its unabashed bold flavours will complement hearty meat dishes and hard cheese. An irresistible wine now, it will reward those with patience who keep a bottle or two for special times years from now.

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