2022 Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz | Barossa Valley Premium Shiraz

🔥 95 Point Barossa Shiraz | Elegant Rhône-Inspired Release

Three years old and drinking magnificently — distinctive single-vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz of extraordinary concentration and complexity from one of the valley’s most celebrated producers

95 Points - JamesSuckling.com | 94 points The Wine Front 

Barossa Valley, SA

$60 a bottle
The Blonde Shiraz • Head Wines • Barossa Valley • South Australia • 2022 

"The Blonde — Head Wines’ celebrated single-vineyard Barossa Shiraz. 95 points. Three years old and drinking magnificently — distinctive concentrated character at $60."

The Head Wines Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of the Barossa Valley’s most celebrated old-vine specialists:

• Old Vine Shiraz 2024 — 95pts. Deep, concentrated and profoundly complex. 100+ year old vines. $40.
• The Blonde Shiraz 2022 — 95pts. Distinctive single-vineyard character. Three years old and drinking magnificently. $60.

About Head Wines and The Blonde

Head Wines is a celebrated Barossa Valley producer — founded by Alex Head, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive old-vine Barossa character. The Blonde is Head Wines’ premium single-vineyard Shiraz expression — sourced from a specific Barossa Valley site of distinctive character, positioned as the premium expression above the Old Vine Shiraz in the Head Wines range. Now 3 years old and drinking magnificently — the concentrated character and excellent structure of great Barossa Shiraz at the beginning of its extraordinary development arc. 95 points — outstanding recognition for a single-vineyard Shiraz of extraordinary Barossa distinction.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with purple highlights and excellent concentration.

Aroma:
Intense and distinctively expressive with:

• blackberry, dark chocolate and spice
• distinctive oak integration and the concentrated character of great Barossa Shiraz
• the extraordinary depth and complexity of great The Blonde at three years of age

Palate:
Full-bodied with concentrated character and excellent structure.
Expect layers of:

• dark fruit, espresso and vanilla with hints of chocolate
• the distinctive complexity and well-integrated tannins of great Barossa Shiraz

Finish:
Long and powerful with well-integrated tannins and beautiful acid balance — the hallmark of great Head Wines Shiraz.

Critical Acclaim

95 Points - JamesSuckling.com

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022 (3 years old — drinking magnificently)
• Variety: 100% Shiraz
• Region: Barossa Valley, SA
• Producer: Head Wines
• Founder: Alex Head
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (decant 1–2 hours before serving)
• Cellaring: Drinking magnificently now – 2042+ (12–20 years)

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye steak with herb butter
• Slow-braised beef short ribs
• Roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Aged hard cheeses and charcuterie
• Premium BBQ and grilled meats

Why We Love It

This is three years old and drinking magnificently — Head Wines’ 2022 The Blonde Shiraz, 95 points, distinctive single-vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz of extraordinary concentration and complexity from Alex Head. The premium expression in the Head Wines range — concentrated character, excellent structure and the distinctive complexity of great Barossa Shiraz at three years of age.
At $60, it delivers outstanding single-vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz character from one of South Australia’s most celebrated old-vine specialists.

Three years old and drinking magnificently — The Blonde, by Head Wines.

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