Good Shiraz
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–7 years from vintage release to capture its bright fruit profile and rounded structure.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Barbecued beef ribs, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, mature hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Crafted by the rebellious winemakers at RedHeads, 'Good Shiraz' is a vibrant tribute to South Australia's signature grape. Sourced from carefully selected, low-yielding vineyards across premium South Australian sub-regions, this wine represents the winery's mission to rescue parcels of exceptional fruit from independent growers. The winemaking team employs traditional, small-batch fermentation and careful oak aging to preserve the intense dark berry flavors, cracked black pepper, and subtle sweet spice that define classic Aussie Shiraz. The name itself is a playful nod to classic Australian understatement—while humbly labeled as merely 'Good,' the wine inside is crafted with serious dedication, delivering a rich, velvety, and character-driven experience that punches far above its weight.
🍾 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