Head Wines is one of a large catalogue of younger small producers in the Barossa Valley. The producer draws its inspiration from the Syrahs of the northern Rhône, specifically Côte Rotie. In a relatively short period of time, Head Wines has achieved considerable critical acclaim for its Shiraz.
In this instance, we are having a look at a southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvèdre) from the cool 2011 vintage. Sourced from a single vineyard with 100+ year old vines, the wine pours a transparent ruby red. At this very early stage in its life, the wine is rather four square, with modest complexity. There’s bright red fruit on the nose and palate, and a touch of spicy lift.
While it may not be the best Barossa GSM to have ever been bottled, there is little doubt that this wine will benefit from another 12-18 months in bottle to flesh out. At this stage, it is a solid if unexciting wine, but there is some upside to be had, at least in the short to medium term.
2011 HEAD RED G.S.M.
Producer: Head Wines
Variety: Grenache et al
Vintage: 2011
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $23.00
Date tasted: 6 July 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby red. Straightforward nose of plum and morello cherry. Dry, medium bodied, quite four square on the palate; again plum and cherry with just a touch of spice lending a modicum of complexity. Medium weight and savoury, but rather unexciting at this point in time. Needs another year or so in bottle to flesh out.
Score: 15+/20
In this instance, we are having a look at a southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvèdre) from the cool 2011 vintage. Sourced from a single vineyard with 100+ year old vines, the wine pours a transparent ruby red. At this very early stage in its life, the wine is rather four square, with modest complexity. There’s bright red fruit on the nose and palate, and a touch of spicy lift.
While it may not be the best Barossa GSM to have ever been bottled, there is little doubt that this wine will benefit from another 12-18 months in bottle to flesh out. At this stage, it is a solid if unexciting wine, but there is some upside to be had, at least in the short to medium term.
Producer: Head Wines
Variety: Grenache et al
Vintage: 2011
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $23.00
Date tasted: 6 July 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby red. Straightforward nose of plum and morello cherry. Dry, medium bodied, quite four square on the palate; again plum and cherry with just a touch of spice lending a modicum of complexity. Medium weight and savoury, but rather unexciting at this point in time. Needs another year or so in bottle to flesh out.
Score: 15+/20
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