Riesling
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of release for vibrant freshness, or cellared for 5–12 years to develop complex, honeyed, and toasty characteristics.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, spicy Thai green curry, salt and pepper squid
✨ wine.spec_sheet
RedHeads' approach to Riesling is defined by their signature quest to rescue exceptional parcels of fruit from top-tier, cool-climate vineyards in South Australia, particularly from the elevated, ancient soils of the Eden Valley. Free from heavy-handed intervention, this Riesling is crafted to showcase the absolute purity of the grape. The winemaking team employs cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to lock in the intense, high-toned aromatics and razor-sharp acidity that define the region's style. Historically, South Australian Riesling has set a global benchmark for dry, age-worthy whites, and RedHeads honors this legacy by delivering a wine bursting with electric citrus drive, wet-stone minerality, and delicate floral nuances, wrapped in their trademark rebellious storytelling.
🍾 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