The Red Sedan
⏳ Drikkevindue
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled lamb chops, classic beef burger, roasted root vegetables
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
RedHeads 'The Red Sedan' is a playful yet seriously crafted homage to the classic Australian red blend, historically celebrated for its synergy of structure and rich fruit. The name and label conjure nostalgic images of a vintage red sedan cruising through the dusty, sun-drenched roads of South Australia's premier wine regions. To create this expressive blend, the winemaking team sources premium parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot from dedicated independent growers across South Australia. Each variety is vinified separately to preserve its distinct character—Cabernet providing structure and leafy cassis notes, Shiraz contributing rich plum and spice, and Merlot softening the blend with fleshy red fruit. The wine is typically aged in a combination of French and American oak, resulting in a harmonious, fruit-forward profile with supple tannins and a touch of sweet spice.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
RedHeads opstod i begyndelsen af 2000'erne som et utraditionelt garagiste-kollektiv i det sydlige Australien. Formålet var at befri talentfulde vinmagere fra de store vinhuses stive rammer og give dem frihed til at skabe ekspressive passionsprojekter i små partier. I dag holder vinhuset til i et specialbygget, miljøvenligt vineri i Barossa Valley, hvor der arbejdes målrettet med bæredygtig vinavl, solenergi, genanvendelse af vand og skånsomme, håndværksmæssige produktionsmetoder. Druerne håndplukkes fra dedikerede avlere i Sydspaniens bedste underregioner, og ud fra disse skaber RedHeads modige, frugtdrevne vine, der udfordrer den traditionelle stil. Huset er særligt kendt for sin markante portefølje med farverige etiketter, anført af fyldige, karakterfulde rødvine som Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz, Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon samt innovative blends.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot