Vin'atus
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, spicy chorizo tapas, roasted Mediterranean vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads Vin'atus is a bold, narrative-driven red blend that pays homage to the spirit of the ancient Roman 'venatus' (the hunt or game), translated here into the passionate pursuit of crafting exceptional wine from Iberian grape varieties in South Australia. Grown in the warm, sun-drenched vineyards of the region, this wine typically brings together Tempranillo and Graciano. These varieties thrive in the Mediterranean-like climate of South Australia, yielding deep, savory, and intensely aromatic fruit. RedHeads utilizes small-batch fermentation and careful oak aging to tame the rustic, vibrant tannins of Graciano while highlighting the fleshy, dark-cherry core of Tempranillo, resulting in a complex, deeply structured wine with a rebellious Australian twist.
🍾 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
Tempranillo, Graciano