Rusty Roof
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the traditional corrugated iron roofs that shelter classic Australian farm sheds and early winemaking ventures, RedHeads 'Rusty Roof' is a vibrant white blend that captures the spirit of South Australian ingenuity. Crafted by sourcing premium parcels of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc from select vineyards across South Australia, this wine represents a modern take on a classic Australian blend. The winemakers employ minimal intervention, fermenting the parcels cool in stainless steel to preserve the intense, zesty fruit character and crisp natural acidity. It tells a story of resilience, character, and the rustic charm of the Australian landscape, offering a bright, aromatic, and highly refreshing profile.
🍾 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
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc