Dogs of the Barossa
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Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, prime rib eye steak, mature hard cheeses
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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.
🍾 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