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
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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%