Alex Head
Head Wines

Many people met Alex Head as the man who worked the busy desk of the Ultimo Wine Centre, a breeding ground for many a talented Australian wine industry star. From there he ventured off to the world of wine auctions and clasped, patted and admired many a fine and rare wine, indeed, he was often found quietly stroking his chin and dreaming of making something great himself one day. Vintage experience at Torbreck, Tyrrells, Cirillo and Laughing Jack combined with visits to many of the great domaines of the Rhône and Burgundy lead to the release of his first wine from the 2006 vintage. His insightful interpretation of the Barossa is a beautiful thing.

Q&A

Is there a wine or a person that inspires you as a winemaker?
I would like to have met the late Jacques Reynaud of Rayas....I have been inspired by his wines.

What is so-hot-right-now in wine?
Mike Bennie? No... I think light reds - Grenache is building huge momentum.

What got you into wine?
While in Paris I guzzled a 5 French franc bottle of vin rouge on the steps of the Sacre Coeur... we became great friends.

What's your desert island wine?
Ohhh - tough one.... 96 Penfolds St Henri or 96 Brokenwood HBA Shiraz.

Why should you win the people's vote for the YGWA?
Because you can smash a bottle of my wine down pretty easily, and that's what it's all about... drinkability.

(Complete this sentence) If there was no wine in the world...
I'd build a spaceship and fly to another one.

As a winemaker, where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
With a little vineyard and winery on the Western ridge of the Barossa Valley... and maybe a boss with a few bambinos thrown in too.