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
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
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%