Head Wines 'Old Vine' Shiraz 2024

Very small parcels of fruit from vineyards up to 100 years old are hand-picked, fermented with some whole-bunches and blended to make this traditional Barossan wine. Racked once during maturation of 12 months in larger barrels (some new). Showing all the richness of fruit you would expect from Barossan Shiraz at its best. 

"I am privileged to work with small parcels of fruit from old, dry-grown, hand-pruned and picked vineyards across the Barossa. We were utterly spoilt for choice in 2024 with many blocks across the Barossa & Eden Valley making a strong statement for inclusion in the ‘Old Vine’ Shiraz. At Ebenezer (Planted 1950s) we used the Riebke Schrapel Block as the base, then Mengler’s Hill Block 8b & 12 (Planted 1960s), Mattschoss Trial Hill (Planted 1940s) and finally a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon from Moculta (Planted 1980) & Ebenezer (Planted 1950)." Winemaker Notes

"Ink black core, deep purple tones at the rim. Mulberry, bitumen and crushed violets on the nose. Powerful and intense but with a sense of freshness throughout. Dark berry fruit and plum notes sit in the centre while anise, ironstone and hints of mocha add character and detail. Finely boned tannins carry it long and they tighten the long finish well. Still very youthful and it will reward cellaring." 93pts | Stuart Knox | The Real Review

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