2022 Redheads King of Barossa Shiraz

Winery Redheads Studio

Founded in the early 2000s in the Barossa Valley, Redheads Studio is known for its distinctive, creative approach to winemaking. The winery works with small batches, often sourced from old vines in select parcels. The focus is on expressing grape varietal and provenance, producing wines that show character without losing their balance. Redheads combines expertise with a free-spirited style, resulting in wines that are clearly recognizable and intended for connoisseurs who appreciate intensity.

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Barossa Valley as origin for Shiraz

The Barossa Valley is one of Australia's most iconic wine regions and enjoys global recognition for its Shiraz. Located in South Australia, the region is characterized by warm days, cool nights, and a dry climate. These conditions ensure optimal grape ripeness and a distinct aromatic profile.

The Barossa soils are diverse, including loam, clay, and iron-rich soils. Combined with mature vines, this produces grapes with concentration, depth, and natural balance. Barossa Shiraz is known for its ripe fruit expression, spiciness, and firm structure.

The style of King of Barossa

King of Barossa is intended as a powerful interpretation of Shiraz, showcasing ripeness and intensity. At the same time, balance is sought to avoid the wine feeling ponderous or heavy. The wine reflects the classic Barossa style, with a modern precision in the cellar.

Within the Redheads range, this wine is a clear expression of their vision for Shiraz. Not a restrained style, but a wine that immediately makes its presence felt, without losing sight of finesse.

Grape variety and vineyards

The 2022 Redheads King of Barossa is made from 100% Shiraz. The grapes are sourced from select parcels in the Barossa Valley, where old vines ensure low yields and concentrated fruit.

Careful selection based on ripeness and quality creates a foundation suitable for a wine with power and length. The grapes exhibit a natural balance of sugar, acidity, and phenolic ripeness.

Harvest and vinification

The 2022 harvest took place under warm but controlled conditions, resulting in fully ripe fruit. After arriving at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and fermented with a focus on extraction to ensure the color, aroma, and tannins were fully developed.

During fermentation, regular pigeage and pumping over were used to achieve structure and depth. This approach produces a wine with a firm backbone and ample grip.

Maturation and wood use

After fermentation, the wine matured in oak barrels, with the wood aging designed to enhance the fruit. The oak adds spicy and slightly smoky notes, without overpowering the Shiraz character.

Maturation rounds out the tannins and adds complexity. The wine retains its energy and tension, contributing to a balanced style.

Color, smell and taste

In the glass, the wine displays a deep, dark ruby red color with purple reflections. The nose is intense and concentrated, with aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and plum. There are also notes of spice, black pepper, cocoa, and a hint of vanilla.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, with a rich fruit core and firm yet ripe tannins. Dark fruit flavors are supported by spiciness and a subtle oaky note. The finish is long and lingering, with a warm, layered impression.

Structure, style and drinking window

The 2022 Redheads King of Barossa Shiraz is a wine with clear structure and concentration. The tannins provide grip, yet are ripe enough to make the wine accessible even now.

At the same time, the wine possesses sufficient balance to continue to develop in the coming years. With bottle aging, the wine will become more coherent, and the fruit and spicy notes will further integrate.

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If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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Wine and food pairings

Grilled ribeye with black pepper and rosemary complements the powerful structure and spicy notes.

Oven-baked leg of lamb with garlic and thyme pairs well with the ripe fruit and firm tannins.

Beef stew with spices and bay leaves combines beautifully with the depth and length of the wine.

Grilled eggplant with miso and sesame works well with the umami and spiciness of the Shiraz.

Wild boar ragout with mushrooms matches the earthy character and concentration.

Mature hard cheeses such as old Comté or aged cheddar enhance the structure and long finish.