Moonlighters Red Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb shanks, grilled beef burgers, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Moonlighters' Red Blend captures the very essence and founding rebellious spirit of RedHeads. The name pays homage to the passionate winemakers who, during the early days of the RedHeads cooperative, would work their demanding day jobs at large, corporate Australian wineries, only to 'moonlight' late into the night to craft their own artisanal, small-batch wines. This blend is a celebration of that nocturnal dedication, typically combining the rich, dark fruit characters of South Australian Shiraz with the structural elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon and the fleshy, plum-like depth of Malbec. Fermented in small batches and aged with careful oak influence, the resulting wine is generous, smooth, and packed with character, offering a taste of the freedom and creativity that defined the original studio.
🍾 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, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec