Head Wines The Contrarian Viognier 2023

Name: Head Wines The Contrarian Viognier 2023
Brand: Head Wines
SKU: RAWHEATCV
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About this Wine

Each vintage I like to express the Barossa in a contrary manner. ‘The Contrarian’ is my indulgent, creative winemaking outlet and challenges traditional concepts around Barossan wine. I have been working with Viognier for 18 years now, co-fermenting with Shiraz and helping add to the texture and aromatics of my rosé. Only recently deciding to bottle Viognier on its own after a second visit to Viognier vineyards at Chateau Grillet in the Northern Rhone. This is now our fourth release of Viognier from the same high-altitude vineyard (480m) in Eden Valley. – Winemakers Note

Type	White Wine
Varietal(s)	Viognier
Country	Australia
Region	Barossa Valley
Brand	Head Wines
Vintage	2023

Barossa Valley Wine

The Barossa Valley wine region has historically and currently still is one of Australia's most prestigious premium wine producing regions. Located just 60km north east of Adelaide city centre, the climate there is very hot and dry which is perfect for the big bold reds the area is famous for.

A straight Shiraz is what Barossa is most well known for, however Rhone blends, such as Shiraz Cabernet are also very popular. While much less prevalent, white wines (Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon) are planted on the higher altitude hillsides where the ocean breeze cools temperatures down to a level suitable for producing these varieties as well.

Some of Australia's earliest Shiraz plantings can be found here dating as far back as the 1850's. While not always a guarantee of quality, it might be worth seeking out and trying one of the region's "old vine shiraz" if you haven't yet.

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