The Shindig
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
barbecued ribs, grilled steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads 'The Shindig' is a vibrant tribute to the classic Australian backyard gathering—the 'shindig'—where good friends, laughter, and great wine flow freely. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia, this Shiraz is crafted to capture the joyful, energetic spirit of a celebration. The winemakers at RedHeads focus on preserving the bright, juicy fruit profile of the grapes, utilizing gentle fermentation techniques and careful oak maturation to add subtle spice and structure without overshadowing the wine's natural exuberance. It represents the quintessential, approachable South Australian Shiraz style: rich, expressive, and companionable.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%