Clonakilla Viognier 2009. Distinctive, bristling and textural. While I thought the 08 was pert and attractive, this has too much musk and almond meal. For me no more than a one or two glass wine.More success with the 2006 Ata Rangi Pinot noir. I've tried it a few time now, and tonight it seems more luminous and wonderful. A beautiful nose - spiced with a note of dried citrus peel and smoke. Well weighted and brightly paced.
The final wine of the night was the pictured 2010 Head Brunette Syrah (Moppa, Barossa, South Australia. 13.8%. Screwcap). A nose soaked and hedonistic with black berries and cherry pips, it smells slippery and elusive. . . In amongst the various players I can sniff some whole bunches. Firm and juicy in the mouth, but with no sign of heaviness, raisins or anything approaching chocolate. Instead a delightful seam of brightness, rose petals and Turkish delight. Superb. 94. Now - 2020.
2 comments:
I have bought the two Head wines and they are both supurb and great examples of "new" reds from old regions.
I was sniffing at the dregs this evening, and perhaps my only slight concern is that these are such 'pretty' wines. Still, I agree, it is great to see something different emerge from the Barossa.
Have you tried any of the Ruggabellus wines?
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