Almost a decade ago over a big drink in a small bar late one night in Italy ... 2 mates We decided that when we returned to Australia we would attempt to make our perfect Shiraz. Naturally, our wives were a little skeptical. However, we convinced them with our cunning logic, if we don’t sell any of it, we can always drink it. That’s how the 2 Mates story started and it has been an enjoyable journey ever since.