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2018 Head Old Vine Barossa Shiraz

2018 Head Old Vine Barossa Shiraz

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A stonking Shiraz from a small and boutique Barossa player. Sourced in old vines of very low yield, winemaker Alex Head has followed his inspiration in the Norther Rhone to produce a Shiraz of immense depth but also refinement and finesse. A beautiful Shiraz for this mid-range price, the Old Vine is a label to grab while it's available.

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Overview

Grape

Shiraz

Its Origins

Head Wines is the venture of Alex Head, who came into the wine industry in 1997 with a degree in biochemistry from Sydney University. Experience in fine wine stores, importers and an auction house was followed by vintage work at wineries he admired: Tyrrell’s,Torbreck, Laughing Jack and Cirillo Estate. The naming of the wines reflects his fascination with Côte-Rôtie in the Northern Rhône Valley. The two facing slopes in Côte-Rôtie are known as Côte Blonde and Côte Brune. Head’s Blonde comes from an east-facing slope in the Stone Well area, while The Brunette comes from a very low-yielding vineyard in the Moppa area. In each case, open fermentation (with whole bunches) and basket pressing precedes maturation in French oak. -- James Halliday

What The Critics Say

95/100 Huon Hooke

"Very deep, bright purple/red colour. Youthfully bright but subdued aromas of violet and mixed spices, fruit driving the show. The palate is tightly-focused and firm, a clenched fist, with dramatic drive and intensity. Superb flavour, freshness and vitality, with a lingering after-palate. (A new wine, all Eden Valley. Vine age ranges 35 to 100 years old. 20% new oak) 24 APR 2019." Drink 2019 - 2034

Stats & Food Matching

Variety

Shiraz / Syrah
Colour

Red
Region

Barossa
Closure

Cap
Volume

750ml
Maturity

2019 - 2034

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

Delivery & Returns

We deliver throughout New Zealand and to some locations overseas. Our deliveries are made by trusted third party carriers. For further details on prices and delivery options please go to DELIVERY INFORMATION section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that they may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on 0800 422 767.