Pure joy in a bottle. The grey sands (blonde in colour) that run through this incredibly naturally low yielding vineyard contribute remarkable density and elegance. Highly perfumed, jube-like blue fruits leap from the glass and the super fine tannins and acidity will leave you craving another glass!

We've been intently following Alex Head for a while now, producing a unique set eye opening Barossan wines, inspirationally drawn from his passion towards Northern Rhone Syrah. Soil and aspect is therefore every much key, imparting style and character and this new release Head Red is no exception. Judiciously used oak allows the deliciously juicy, dark and spicy fruit to shine with an impeccably moorish, savoury structure.

Ancestor-vine shiraz doesn’t get much more compelling than this - sourced from the Lange family’s block perched beside the North Para River. And yes, the fruit’s got stories to tell. Rich, spicy and perfumed, it walks the line between power and poise like a seasoned pro. It opens with a seductive hit of dark cherry, dark plum and blackberry, backed by layers of cocoa, baking spice and Black Forest cake vibes for days. It’s generous, sure, but not overblown. Bright acidity and grainy, ripe tannins give it lift and structure. It’s impactful. It’s layered. And it’s got a very long road ahead if you can resist pulling the cork now. A seriously juicy old-vine Barossa that over-delivers in every way.

A significant contribution of fruit from vines which are 100 years old make this one very special blend indeed. There’s a class and sophistication to what is a delicious medium bodied and brightly fruited red. Its savoury nature is so moreish and this really does offer a great alternate red wine drinking experience. Alex Head - Head Wine Winemaker - The Barossa Valley has been witness to the coming of a ‘new wave’ or ‘new breed’ of young talented winemakers. We’ve been intently following Alex Head throughout this time, producing a unique set eye opening Barossan wines, inspirationally drawn from his passion towards Northern Rhone Syrah. Soil and aspect is therefore very much key, imparting style and character and this new release Head Red is no exception.