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Head Wines The Contrarian Shiraz 2020
10% Off discount already applied, no coupon code required.Head Wines The Contrarian Shiraz 2020 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Or $9.95 flat fee Australia wide.
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Critic reviews
Critic reviews
James Halliday – Flaxman Valley shiraz; open-top cement fermenter; wild yeast; 50% whole bunches; 2-week ferment; matured for 12 months in neutral French oak barrels. An expressive, fragrant bouquet 100% in tune with red cherry fruits, freshness and vitality foremost from start to finish. The urge to have a 2nd glass will be omnipresent. James Halliday Wine Companion 2023, 3 August, 2022
Vintage Vigilant
Vintage Vigilant
We aim to have all wines above $30 be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
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Delivery Times
Delivery Times
To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
Returns and Warranty
Returns and Warranty
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
James Halliday – Flaxman Valley shiraz; open-top cement fermenter; wild yeast; 50% whole bunches; 2-week ferment; matured for 12 months in neutral French oak barrels. An expressive, fragrant bouquet 100% in tune with red cherry fruits, freshness and vitality foremost from start to finish. The urge to have a 2nd glass will be omnipresent. James Halliday Wine Companion 2023, 3 August, 2022
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"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 Shiraz. We source Shiraz from vineyards in the Eden Valley which develop flavour at lower than usual alcohols and show ripeness in their stems too. We use a different medium for fermentation in cement; which holds the acidity and tannins in a fresher light. We mature (instead of age) the wine in oak that is 10 times larger than a traditional barrel and bottle a little earlier too. We love what we see in this expression of the Barossa and feel it is a style worthy of your table." - Alex Head, Winemaker
| Type | Red Wine |
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| Varietal(s) | Shiraz |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Brand | Head Wines |
| Vintage | 2020 |
