Yard Dog Red
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled burgers, barbecued ribs, wood-fired pepperoni pizza
✨ wine.spec_sheet
RedHeads' Yard Dog Red is a delightfully rebellious, character-filled blend that embodies the winery's signature approach: rescuing premium parcels of grapes to create wines brimming with personality. The name 'Yard Dog' pays homage to the loyal, hard-working winery dogs that are a staple of Australian vineyard life. This wine is crafted as an honest, robust, and highly approachable South Australian red blend, typically marrying the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the rich, spicy fruit of Shiraz. Vinified with minimal intervention, it showcases the vibrant, sun-drenched terroir of South Australia, offering a juicy profile of dark berries, plum, and subtle spice. It is a wine made for immediate enjoyment, celebrating the unsung heroes of the vineyards.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2002 in McLaren Vale by Tony Laithwaite as a collaborative studio for rebellious winemakers, RedHeads has since evolved into a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly winery located in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Operating from its custom-built, solar-powered facility in Nuriootpa since 2019, the winery is dedicated to rescuing small, premium parcels of grapes from independent growers to craft expressive, small-batch wines. RedHeads is celebrated for its highly characterful, narrative-driven labels, producing acclaimed reds and whites such as the Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz, Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon, and Esule, which showcase the diverse terroirs of South Australia with minimal intervention and maximum personality. Address: 258 Moppa Road South, 5355 Nuriootpa, South Australia, Australia Website: https://redheadswine.com.au