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
Established in 2002 by the UK-based Laithwaite family, RedHeads Wine evolved from an avant-garde collective of moonlighting South Australian winemakers into a purpose-built, eco-conscious estate in the Barossa Valley. Operating out of an off-grid winery in Angaston, the producer champions small-batch 'grape liberation,' sourcing distinctive micro-parcels from independent growers across the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Eden Valley alongside its own eight-hectare certified organic estate vineyard. Viticulture and vinification prioritize environmental stewardship, confirmed by NASAA organic certification and international accolades for sustainable power and water conservation. In the cellar, head winemaker Alex Trescowthick employs open-top ferments, native yeasts, and sensitive oak regimens tailored to individual varietal profiles. The portfolio bridges Barossa power and aromatic precision, showcased through benchmark releases such as the 1888 Cabernet Sauvignon, Harmonie Rox Chardonnay, Triplex, and characterful Rhône and Mediterranean single-vineyard expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz, Malbec
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%