Dan'Jango
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, barbecued beef brisket
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads Dan'Jango is a bold, cinematic tribute to the rebellious spirit of South Australian winemaking. Inspired by the legendary tales of the wild frontier, the name and label evoke an 'unchained' character, symbolizing the liberation of premium grape parcels from corporate blending vats. This expressive red blend marries the rich, dark-fruit intensity and black pepper spice of South Australian Shiraz with the deep color, robust structure, and floral lift of Malbec. Crafted in small batches with minimal intervention, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation and careful oak aging to seamlessly integrate its muscular tannins while preserving the vibrant, untamed energy of the fruit.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the early 2000s as an unconventional garagiste collective in South Australia, RedHeads was created to liberate talented winemakers from corporate constraints and allow them to craft expressive, small-batch passion projects. Today operating from a purpose-built, eco-friendly winery in the Barossa Valley, the producer focuses on sustainable viticulture, utilizing solar energy, water reclamation, and gentle, hands-on production methods. Sourcing prime fruit from dedicated growers across South Australia's premier sub-regions, RedHeads crafts daring, fruit-forward wines that challenge conventional styles. The winery is acclaimed for its distinct, vividly labeled portfolio, headlined by rich, characterful reds such as Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz, Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon, and innovative multi-varietal blends.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz, Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%