Fenrir
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, rich beef stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Named after the monstrous, untamed wolf of Norse mythology, Fenrir represents the unleashing of a grape variety that has historically been kept in the shadows in Australia. Long used merely as a blending partner to add color and mid-palate weight to Cabernet and Shiraz, Malbec is given center stage by RedHeads. Sourced from premium, low-yielding vineyards in South Australia—particularly the cool, breeze-swept plains of Langhorne Creek—this wine captures the wild, dark, and brooding nature of the variety. The winemakers employ traditional small-batch fermentation and careful oak maturation to tame the grape's fierce, rustic tannins, transforming them into a velvety, full-bodied expression brimming with dark plum, violet, and savory spice notes.
🍾 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