Dogs of the Barossa
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, prime rib eye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads 'Dogs of the Barossa' is a definitive tribute to the undisputed king of the region: Shiraz. The name playfully nods to the 'top dogs' of the Barossa Valley—both the legendary winemakers who established the region's reputation and the robust, muscular style of Shiraz that put South Australia on the global wine map. Sourced from low-yielding vines grown in the ironstone and clay soils of the Barossa, this wine undergoes traditional open-top fermentation before aging in a combination of French and American oak hogsheads. The result is a wine of immense power and character, capturing the dark fruit intensity, savory spice, and chocolatey depth that define classic Barossa Shiraz, all wrapped in RedHeads' signature rebellious spirit.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
14.5%