The 2024 HEAD Red Shiraz is an expressive Australian red wine from South Australia's Barossa region, produced by HEAD Wines, founded by winemaker Alex Head. Crafted from Shiraz, this wine reflects the region's rich winemaking heritage and distinctive growing conditions, which encourage generous fruit development while preserving balance and freshness. Its aromatic profile suggests ripe blackberries, dark cherries, juicy plums and blueberries, complemented by notes of cracked black pepper, violet, dried herbs and subtle earthy spice.
On the palate, it is expected to be medium to full-bodied with supple tannins and balanced acidity that supports its generous dark-fruit character. Flavours of blackberry, black plum, ripe cherry and dark raspberry unfold alongside hints of liquorice, cocoa, pepper and gentle savoury spice. Its juicy fruit concentration is complemented by a smooth, rounded texture and refined structure, creating a Shiraz with depth without excessive heaviness. The finish is dry and lingering, leaving impressions of dark berries, peppery spice and subtle earthy complexity.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for customers who appreciate Australian Shiraz with generous dark-fruit flavours, smooth tannins and distinctive peppery spice. The 2024 HEAD Red Shiraz offers an approachable expression of Barossa Shiraz, combining ripe blackberry and plum notes with savoury complexity and balanced structure. Best enjoyed between 2026 and 2031 to appreciate its vibrant fruit character, with potential for further development under suitable cellaring conditions. Serve at approximately 16–18°C, allowing the wine some time to breathe before enjoying. Particularly well suited to grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, smoky barbecue ribs, beef brisket, mushroom risotto, rosemary-roasted vegetables or aged cheddar.
