Return of the Living Red
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
barbecued beef ribs, wood-fired pepperoni pizza, slow-roasted lamb shoulder
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the rebellious winemakers at RedHeads, 'Return of the Living Red' is a bold, characterful South Australian red blend that pays homage to classic B-grade horror cinema with its striking, narrative-driven label. The wine is a creative resurrection of premium, small-parcel grapes sourced from independent growers across South Australia's top regions. Typically anchored by the robust structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the plush, spicy dark fruit of Shiraz, this blend is fermented in small batches and aged in oak to achieve a harmonious balance of ripe black fruits, subtle oak spice, and velvety tannins. It represents the winery's signature style of breathing new life into forgotten parcels to create a wine of immense personality and drinkability.
🍾 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, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%