RedHeads Dogs of the Barossa 2017

Former winner of the Barossa Shiraz Trophy, Dogs of the Barossa is the story of a young dog in an old dog’s world. The ‘dog’ in this case is RedHeads studio proving its worth in the ancient Barossa, an area with some of the oldest vineyards in the world. Shiraz vines nearly 200 years old – France can’t get near it. Having led the pack in the McLaren Vale, site of the original cellar, RedHeads is showing that, set among some of the most iconic names of Australian wine (Henschke, Penfolds, Wolf Blass), their wines still stand out. The ethos of this cellar has always been to innovate and the winery can now boast a cult following for its small range of wines. This powerful Shiraz is still young, so decant early. Top choice with peppered steak.