2012 Head Wines 'Brunette' Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
Updated
Winery
Head Wines
Vintage
2012
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
- Barossa Valley
Alcohol (%)
13.9
Purchase Price ($)
55
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Tasting
This is a tremendous release, with savoury structure and complexity that highlights quality Barossa fruit and adept winemaking.
The wine has a high proportion of whole bunch (60%) and a fair proportion of new oak (60%), the result is a wine that is structurally and texturally appealing with stemmy spicy plum notes on the nose that are accentuated by subtle vanillin oak. The wine has a core of earthy spicy tannins with ample red fruits and bright acidity to give layers and focus. An exceptional drink now, that will get even better in the future.
The wine has a high proportion of whole bunch (60%) and a fair proportion of new oak (60%), the result is a wine that is structurally and texturally appealing with stemmy spicy plum notes on the nose that are accentuated by subtle vanillin oak. The wine has a core of earthy spicy tannins with ample red fruits and bright acidity to give layers and focus. An exceptional drink now, that will get even better in the future.