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
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
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%