Dave Brookes
Alex Head's ode to the 'dry red', here a blend of 40% shiraz, 37% cabernet sauvignon, 15% mataro and 8% grenache from the Eden Valley, Bethany and Krondorf, two years on fine lees in 10% new French oak. There's always a purity and sense of composition to Alex's wines. Ripe plum and black fruits, abundant spice, meaty tones with a scattering of earth and herbs. Nothing poking out, and a dark, soulful wine of value and flavour. Points: 91/100
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