RedHeads Return of the Living Red

This red RedHeads Return of the Living Red Cabernet pays tribute to the Portuguese grape varieties that were planted throughout Australia about a century ago. They were used to create the excellent fortified wines that are still produced today, albeit in very small quantities. However, over the last 30 years, with e... Read more
Aromas & flavours
Black fruit Blackberries Tobacco Vanilla Licorice Spices
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Flavour profile

Complexity
Complex & deep

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Black fruit Blackberries

Winemaking & ageing

Tobacco Vanilla Licorice Spices

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

This red RedHeads Return of the Living Red Cabernet pays tribute to the Portuguese grape varieties that were planted throughout Australia about a century ago. They were used to create the excellent fortified wines that are still produced today, albeit in very small quantities. However, over the last 30 years, with encouragement from the Australian government, Portuguese varieties like Touriga have been removed and replaced by more common varieties like Shiraz and Chardonnay. Fortunately, for this Return of the Living Red, RedHeads has rediscovered these grape varieties and prepared them for a rare and exquisite red wine.

The RedHeads winery is made up of a young group of winemakers from McLaren Valley. The estate is located in Tanuda in the Barosso Valley, South Australia. Their goal was to produce small-volume wines themselves, focusing on quality. To achieve this, they partnered with local winemakers, purchasing various grapes and experimenting with them. They recently acquired 10 hectares of their own Shiraz vineyard in the Barosso Valley. And it's clear they're far from finished growing.

We can certainly call this RedHeads Return of the Living an excellent wine. It's not a vintage wine, because the winemakers in the cellars quickly realized they were going to make a wine that would astonish the world. Well, they succeeded, and they blended different vintages to create this style. Like a Zombie, they worked to get the best into the bottle, hence the code name "Zombie" on the label. The aroma reveals hints of black fruit, including blackberries, tobacco leaves, spices, vanilla, and oak. The palate is very powerful and full, with plenty of black fruit but intense hints of smoky licorice and spices. The wine is very enjoyable now, but will develop wonderfully for at least another ten years.
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The wineryRedheads South East Australia · Australia
Vintage
Deze wijn is een blend van verschillende jaargangen, zorgvuldig samengesteld om een consistente stijl en uitzonderlijke kwaliteit te garanderen. Er is geen specifiek oogstjaar van toepassing.
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Herkomst & details

The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Touriga Nacional
Wine type
Red
Vintage
-
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

Australia · Barossa
Producer
Redheads
Country
Australia
Region
Barossa
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

Aged in oak
Soil
-
Maturation
Aged in oak
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
-
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Solid Red

Serving & cellaring

Beef, Lamb, Hard cheeses
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2024–2034
Food Pairing
Beef,
Lamb,
Hard cheeses

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