Personalised Head Wines The Contrarian Shiraz 2021 13.5% 750ML

Personalised Head Wines The Contrarian Shiraz 2021 13.5% 750ML

Tasting Notes

Aroma
It has some of the aromatic prettiness of 2018.

Vinification
2-10t open and closed top, indigenous yeast, two week ferment, punchdown/pumpovers twice daily.

Vintage notes
2021‚s growing season was mild and dry with warm flowering conditions helping yields to settle in above average. Conditions were dominated by La Nina forming over the East Coast of Australia providing mild temperatures and cooler nights in South Australia. Ripening conditions were near perfect and even an Indian Summer prevailed. 2021 promises to be one of the great years for the Barossa.

Palate
There‚s richness and grand texture in the mid palate.
Grape variety
88% Shiraz, 8% Merlot, 3% Grenache, 2% Viognier.

Acidity
6.2 g/L

Variety: Shiraz/Syrah
Region: Barossa & Eden Valleys, South Australia
Winemaker: Alex Head