A red from Head
Head The Brunette Moppa Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, AUD $60
Alex Head is making some of the Barossa’s best modern reds. Three shirazes, Blonde, Brunette and Redhead, give a clue as to vineyard soil colour. This is deep-hued, with plum, licorice and toasty oak aromas. Medium to full-bodied, soft and texturally smooth; a superbly balanced, elegant red with potential. (Screwcap)
Score: 93 ★★★★ – view Huon’s original tasting
Alcohol: 14.5%
Ageing: best 2019 to 2036
Food: drink with Heidi Gruyere cheese
Stockists: Head Wines; Moncur Cellars, Woollahra – NSW; Wine Republic, Melbourne – Vic (AU only)
Ranked #4 of 30 2016 Shiraz from Barossa Valley
Price Benchmark: AUD $37.11 Avg 93pt 2016 Shiraz tasted from Australia