We've been intently following Alex Head for a while now, producing a unique set eye opening Barossan wines, inspirationally drawn from his passion towards Northern Rhone Syrah. Soil and aspect is therefore every much key, imparting style and character and this new release Head Red is no exception. Judiciously used oak allows the deliciously juicy, dark and spicy fruit to shine with an impeccably moorish, savoury structure.

A significant contribution of fruit from vines which are 100 years old make this one very special blend indeed. There’s a class and sophistication to what is a delicious medium bodied and brightly fruited red. Its savoury nature is so moreish and this really does offer a great alternate red wine drinking experience. Alex Head - Head Wine Winemaker - The Barossa Valley has been witness to the coming of a ‘new wave’ or ‘new breed’ of young talented winemakers. We’ve been intently following Alex Head throughout this time, producing a unique set eye opening Barossan wines, inspirationally drawn from his passion towards Northern Rhone Syrah. Soil and aspect is therefore very much key, imparting style and character and this new release Head Red is no exception.

Sorby Adams Neptune Rings is a premium red wine range of signature Barossa grape varieties sourced from the region's finest soils. This collection honors our ancestor, John Couch Adams, who, along with fellow mathematicians, proved the existence of the planet Neptune in the 1840s. His name is immortalized in one of Neptune's five rings. Le Verrier is another ring of Neptune and a wine that proudly showcases all the characteristics of a fine Barossa Shiraz. This deep red wine has a ruby hue and offers aromas of blackcurrant and spiced plum, complemented by notes of chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, it exemplifies classic Barossa Shiraz, featuring dark berries, mocha, and a hint of smoky tobacco, all seamlessly balanced for a long finish. The wine has been matured in French oak hogsheads (30% new) for 24 months, using 4-year air-dried wood sourced from Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers. The grapes come from the East Angaston district (Eden Valley) and the Ebenezer area (Barossa Valley). Sealed with a DIAM cork, this wine is enjoyable now and has the potential to age gracefully until 2035.

GI : 50:50 mix of Angaston (Eden Valley) and Ebenezer (Barossa Valley). Deep cherry red with plum purple hue. Blackberry and raspberry with star anise and hazelnut characters on the nose. Gratifying with succulent blackberry fruits with a full mouthfeel and excellent depth of flavour. Richness and velvety smooth tannins lead to a persistent finish. Matured in French oak (20% new) for 24 months (4 year air dried oak. Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers – tight grain.) Perfect for char-grilled beef with vegetables, rich slow cooked meat dishes or ripe cheese platters. "A fine Barossa Shiraz of terrific value." Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot Tristan & Isolde is a medieval tale of two star-crossed lovers, Knight Tristan and Princess Isolde, told from the 12th century. Our Sorby Adams wine label honours John Couch Adams, an ancestor of Simon Sorby Adams, who mathematically proved Neptune's existence.

The Thing is the flagship at Sorby Adams where Simon Sorby Adams’ mastery of winemaking, oak and region truly shines.<br>Sourced from low yielding hand pruned Barossa Shiraz vineyards dating back to the 1930s, these ‘survivor’ vines have incredible quality and structure.<br>Its blend of 80% Eden Valley and 20% Barossa Valley fruit seamlessly combines to create a wine with elegance and power, and impeccable ageing potential.<br>Spending 40 months in four year, air dried fine grain French oak provides sophisticated structure and tannins, whilst retaining fruit complexity and richness.<br>A Barossa Super 100 Classification II wine.<br>Colour: Deep inky magenta with a purple hue.<br>Aroma: This is magnificently fruited and gloriously expressed on the nose showing blackberry, spiced plum, chocolate tart, cake spice and cedar characters.<br>Palate: A sumptuous palate that is opulent and impressively weighted. The wine is powerfully graceful with a seamless flow to an impressively long engaging finish.<br>Oak: 40-mths in superior 4-year air dried French oak, tight grain, from Francois Frere and Taransaud Coopers.<br>Cellar: to 2039.<br>Try with grass-fed, Wagyu beef or well matured hard sheep cheeses - a wine that deserves only the best.<br>The Thing is a Super 100 Barossa Classification II wine; a marque that demonstrates our commitment to ongoing excellence in crafting a wine of prestige, pedigree and rarity.<br>97 points, “Outstanding depth... Symphonic”, Sam Kim Wine Orbit<br>97 points, “Delicious...I loved it.”, Ken Gargett WinePilot<br>97 points, “A powerhouse wine”, Ray Jordan WinePilot<br>96 points, “Decadent stuff, 5-Stars”, Huon Hooke, The Real Review<br>95 points, Mike Bennie, WBM Magazine<br>95 points, “Deserves nothing but praise!”, Steve Leszczynski, QWine

Zephyrus is a Shiraz Viognier blend typically showing floral perfume and fleshy spicy black berry fruit. The wine is named as a homage to Zephyrus, Greek God of the west wind. Grapes are sourced from a vineyard site situated on a plateau on the north-western edge of the Barossa Valley, which captures the cool westerly winds. The two varieties are harvested and co-fermented together for colour and aromatic lift. Extended maceration and plunging of the cap for structure is followed by maturation in hogsheads for 18 months.

Head Wilton Hill Shiraz Barossa Ranges Wilton Hill is comprised of an old vine vineyard, perched atop the Barossa Ranges as it encroaches on the Eden Valley. The soil, a complex polyglot of sandy loams, limestone and ferrous ironstone over a substrata of mottled quartz. The geology is arguably more intrinsic to the makeup of the wine than the variety, or maker Alex Heads deft hand. This is top- drawer Barossa Grand Cru speaking. Make no mistake! Think a swirl of dark fruits, aromas of iodine, lilac and violet, punctuated with a swab of tapenade-encrusted tannins. Dig deeper and there are scents of smoked meats, thyme, lavender and mocha, trailing across a peppery trail of freshness that tows this full-bodied wine long. Sumptuous gear that is ready for an aggressive decant, or extended time in the cellar.

Nose: Dark berries & spice notes and vanillin oak aromas. Palate: Shows dark fruits, chocolate and spice aromas, enhanced by cedar and vanilla notes. Spends 12 months in French oak.