2022 Redheads Studio Blue Belle Shiraz

RedHeads Wines: origin, philosophy and climate

RedHeads Wines was founded in 2002 in South Australia and started as a small cellar where young winemakers experimented with small batches of grapes. RedHeads has since grown into a serious producer with a modern, sustainable wine cellar in the Barossa Valley. The winery works with small-scale growers and strives for quality and identity, outside of industrial production. RedHeads wines are often powerful, expressive and made with respect for people and the environment.

For the Blue Belle Shiraz, RedHeads uses grapes from Kangaroo Island, a relatively unknown but promising wine region with a cool maritime climate. The location on the south coast ensures cooling influences from the ocean, which contributes to slow maturation and preservation of freshness in the wine.

The grapes and vinification of RedHeads Blue Belle Shiraz

The RedHeads Blue Belle is made from 100% Shiraz grapes from a select vineyard on Kangaroo Island. The grapes are hand-picked at optimum ripeness. After a gentle crushing, a slow fermentation follows at controlled temperatures to preserve the pure fruit flavours. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels, partly new, to develop extra depth and structure without overpowering the fruit.

Tasting notes: colour, aroma and taste of the Blue Belle Shiraz

The Blue Belle Shiraz has a deep ruby red colour with purple hues on the edge. On the nose the wine is aromatic and inviting with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, violets and a hint of dark chocolate. On the palate it is full and powerful, with ripe black fruit, subtle spiciness and an elegant structure of fine tannins. The finish is long, with a refined balance between fruit, freshness and oak.

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The RedHeads Blue Belle Shiraz can easily be ordered online at Grandcruwijnen. Your wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse, so that the quality is perfectly preserved until the moment of delivery. Would you rather pick up your order yourself? Then you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see this discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. You can find us in Dordrecht, almost directly next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address .

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Wine and food pairings with RedHeads Blue Belle Shiraz

This Australian Shiraz combines power and finesse, making it suitable for a variety of dishes. Some recommended combinations:

• Grilled entrecote with black pepper and thyme: The full meat and spicy crust match the depth and structure of the wine.
• Roasted Eggplant with Miso, Sesame and Spring Onion: The umami and roasted flavors enhance the dark fruit and savory notes of the wine.
• Roasted leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic: The spicy notes and juicy structure of the lamb are a perfect match for the powerful style of the Shiraz.
• Ravioli with mushrooms, sage and beurre noisette: The earthy mushrooms and nutty sauce beautifully bring out the complexity of the wine.
• Venison stew with spices, orange peel and parsnip puree: The depth of the game and the spiciness of the dish match well with the ripe, fruity structure of the wine.