2021 Head Rossa Montepulciano NDA GRN

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Juicy little blend of Italian varieties from the Barossa Valley.
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A small batch release here from Alex Head.

Alex sees a huge future for Mediterranean varieties in the Barossa - as the weather warms up he thinks they will play a big part in the region's future.

This is a delight to drink - Montepulciano & Nero D'Avola getting along famously. Pizza night is sorted with this medium-bodied, fruit-forward, dark and savoury red.

95 points
"A 50/35/15% blend of montepulciano, nero d'Avola and grenache, all from Barossa vines, includes 10% whole bunch in a 10-day ferment. Without warning, this has a full-bodied palate; glossy tannins welcome dark fruits, length and balance fine."
- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "A 50/35/15% blend of montepulciano, nero d'Avola and grenache, all from Barossa vines, includes 10% whole bunch in a 10-day ferment. Without warning, this has a full-bodied palate; glossy tannins welcome dark fruits, length and balance fine." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 points - "Medium ruby red in thew glass. Red and blue berries, rose petals and dusty earth aromas all show. Palate is medium to full, carrying a slippery red fruit profile that is well enhanced by fine-grained tannins and an underlying biltong character. Very easy to drink and will evolve with food alongside" - Stuart Knox (The Real Review)

91 points - "Lively and crunchy sort of wine offering cherry, boysenberry, strawberry, a little aniseed pastille and spice. Medium-bodied, fine dusty tannin, slight earthiness, a sort of cranberry acidity, and a bright finish of solid length. Good drink. Frisky." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

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    James S.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Simply stunning

    My future wife's reaction pretty much sums it up - "What the f...what is this? This tastes expensive, how much did you spend? This is is delicious, how many did you get?" 😋

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As the climate continues to change for the Barossa, it seemed obvious that we needed to work on producing Mediterranean style blends as part of the Head Wines offering. This new wine is called ‘HEAD ROSSA’ and combines classical Italian varieties. As well as being utterly delicious, it is an important look at what the future of sustainable wine and growing in the Barossa might look like. We have worked hard to produce a wonderfully aromatic, pure, refreshing luncheon wine with low extract and low alcohol. The perfect bistro wine. Salute!

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Variety Montepulciano
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Halliday Wine Companion
The Real Review
Critic Score 91
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92
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021

Head Wines

Alex Head has had what you might call a meteoric rise through the Australian wine industry. In his short career as a producer he has been heralded as one of the best Young Gun Winemakers, not only in the Barossa but the whole country.

With no formal training as a winemaker, the purity and balance inherent in the wines are amazing.

Alex has a passion for the old vineyards that populate the Barossa. With a keen eye for a good site, Alex has put together a formidable portfolio of vineyards which produce simply outstanding renditions of Shiraz and Grenache year-in, year-out. These are some of the most exciting wines in the Barossa.

Alex in the vines Barossa Valley, SA Head Wines

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