Head 'Red' Cabernet Sauvignon '21

About the Wine: 

Alex Head had been passionately exploring Cabernet for a decade, but had never felt compelled to bottle their own creation. Instead, they cherished Cabernet as an exceptional blending component in the Barossa region. However, as time passed and Alex's knowledge expanded, they decided to unveil this masterpiece. True to his character, this wine artfully combined the opulence of Barossa Cabernet with the sophisticated charm of Bordeaux. The aroma is rich with notes of cassis leaves and inviting warm blue and blackcurrant fruits. On the palate, a refined range of black and plummy fruit emerged, accompanied by tannins that were remarkably fine and reminiscent of chocolate.

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About the Producer:

Alex Head is the founder and winemaker of Head Wines. Alex fell in love with the northern Rhone Valley Shiraz while traveling through Europe's wine regions, particularly the Côte-Rôtie. Since, he has been inspired to recreate these Old World styles in the Barossa Valley. Alex uses fruit from unique elevated sites in the Barossa and Eden Valley, each offering different soil compositions and climates ideal for exploring contrasting styles. Alex carefully selects grapes from sustainably farmed vineyards, resulting in wines that reflect the elegance, balance, and complexity of their origins. Alex's goal is to share his fascination with Old World styles through the terroir of the Barossa region.

ALC:  13.5%