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Winemaker Alex Head’s dream to make elegant Barossa wines began in 1999 while travelling through some of Europe’s greatest wine growing regions, along with his long held fascination with the synergy of good wine, fine food and happy company at the table. Head Wines is all that and more.
Alex follows a traditional négociant model, an old practice where the winemaker does not grow their own grapes, instead working with a number of small growers. Around three-quarters of the grapes that end up in Head Wines’ bottles are sourced from a carefully chosen selection of these elevated Eden Valley sites. All of these vineyards are farmed sustainably using organic principles where possible; yields are controlled, and grapes are hand-picked.
Not being tied to his own vineyards has allowed Alex to spend years understanding the strengths and weaknesses of a number of sites in pursuit of his individual style. Alex creates great Barossan wines that are memorably balanced whilst pursuing styles that are intentional and truly of place. This is sublime winemaking.
Tasting Notes
WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS
This is a delicate looking Rosé with real power and presence. Perfect with or without food/clothes.
APPEARANCE
Pale salmon with a touch of copper.
AROMA
The nose shows pink grapefruit, apricot, stone fruit & raspberries.
PALATE
The palate shows a rich texture with delicate citrus, strawberry and a dry, persistent mineral finish.
Handpicked fruit with some whole bunch press into stainless steel, full solids and indigenous yeast. Malolactic fermentation blocked; Viognier (5%) is barrel fermented.