RedHeads Return of the Living Red NV

Portuguese varieties used to be planted all over Australia. They made the magnificent fortified sweet wines for which the country was renowned. Over the last 30 years, however, with encouragement from a Government vine-pull scheme, most of them have been ripped out and replaced with the usual Chardonnay / Shiraz brigade. RedHeads – a tiny boutique winery situated in the heart of the Barossa – have tracked down the remnants of these forgotten varieties, and the result is this punchy, powerful, huge on flavour red. It’s non vintage, because it’s blended from an array of different years to hit – bull’s-eye – the desired flavour, richness and power. Crunchy Eden Valley Cabernet, with Barossa’s Seppeltsfield Touriga, and Petit Verdot too. Tasty.