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Pinball Red 2017
South Australia
RedHeads cellar is a haven of creativity – where some of the country’s best young winemakers make their most exciting wines. Here Dan Graham has taken Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot from South Australia’s top vineyards to make a sumptuous red.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Nicely weighty with spice and well ripened blackberry and redcurrant
Aroma
Bright red fruits, plum and cedary overlay
RedHeads was Tony Laithwaite’s moment of inspiration that became a reality in 2002 – Bordeaux “garagiste winemaking without the pretension”. RedHeads started in McLaren Vale in a shed with lots of second hand kit, then moved to the Barossa. Whatever the region, the team have been great at maintaining strong connections with their grower mates. That way they've ensured a good supply of top notch grapes every year. This is a dark blend of Bordeaux varieties Cabernet, Merlot and even denser, big spice Petit Verdot, all from top areas in South Australia including Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale. Supple red fruits with a hint of cedar but still with quite a punch – the wine (say the team) is a dream with kangaroo steak. Great at a barbecue too.
For the 2014 vintage
