Catbird Seat
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release, though top vintages can cellar gracefully for up to 15 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, rich lentil and mushroom stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Named after the classic idiom meaning to be in an enviable or highly advantageous position, RedHeads 'Catbird Seat' celebrates the winery's triumph in securing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the highly coveted terra rossa soils of Coonawarra. This legendary strip of red clay over limestone is world-renowned for producing Cabernet of peerless structure and intense varietal character. True to the rebellious and narrative-driven spirit of RedHeads, the wine is crafted in small batches with minimal intervention, allowing the classic regional hallmarks of dark cassis, minty eucalyptus, and fine-grained French oak tannins to shine through. It represents a winemaker sitting pretty, having secured some of the finest fruit South Australia has to offer.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2002 in McLaren Vale by Tony Laithwaite as a collaborative studio for rebellious winemakers, RedHeads has since evolved into a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly winery located in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Operating from its custom-built, solar-powered facility in Nuriootpa since 2019, the winery is dedicated to rescuing small, premium parcels of grapes from independent growers to craft expressive, small-batch wines. RedHeads is celebrated for its highly characterful, narrative-driven labels, producing acclaimed reds and whites such as the Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz, Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon, and Esule, which showcase the diverse terroirs of South Australia with minimal intervention and maximum personality. Address: 258 Moppa Road South, 5355 Nuriootpa, South Australia, Australia Website: https://redheadswine.com.au