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RedHeads Coco Rôtie 2018

South Australia

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  • 91pts, Mundus Vini, 2019
  • Gold, Mundus Vini, 2019
  • 93pts, The Real Review Bob Campbell MW, 2019
  • 4 Stars, The Real Review Bob Campbell MW, 2019
  • Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2020
  • 92pts, International Wine Challenge, 2019
  • Gold, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2020
  • Gold, International Wine Awards, 2020
  • Grand Gold, Asia Wine Trophy, 2020
  • Gold, Berliner Wine Trophy, 2020
  • Gold, China Wines and Spirits Competition 2020, 2020
  • 91pts, Wine Spectator, 2020
  • Silver, Drinks Business, 2020
  • Gold, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
  • 90pts, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
  • Double Gold, China Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards, 2021

A terrific, 93 point take on France’s classic Syrah Viognier recipe. RedHeads uses premium old vine fruit and traditional methods, finishing the wine with 10 months in barrel. Hence the gorgeous silky black fruit and lavish oaky complexity.

A terrific, 93 point take on France’s classic Syrah Viognier recipe. RedHeads uses premium old vine fruit and traditional methods, finishing the wine with 10 months in barrel. Hence the gorgeous silky black fruit and lavish oaky complexity.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Smoky blackberry married with dark chocolate raspberry liqueur

Aroma

Lifted vanilla, ripe blackberry and a hint of blossom

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

RedHeads Coco Rôtie 2018

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

Named after the ancient Monkey King who had an insatiable hunger for roasted coconuts (Noix de Coco Rôties), this is a superbly balanced red. It’s from RedHeads, a small, very eco winery with only one vineyard. For the rest they have an impressive list of contacts to draw upon, to ensure, every year, they receive just the fruit they’re after. For the 2018, Jeff McMurtrie, John Kalleske, Darren Arney and the Lloyd brothers – all at least 2nd generation growers in South Australia's finest areas – did them proud. Co fermenting Syrah with the Viognier skins (just like the northern Rhône) in open top fermenters, hand plunging and 10 months' oak ageing has produced a red with elegant fruit and velvety tannins. Ideally decant an hour beforehand.

"Stunning. A wonderfully warming red, packed with flavour and a superbly smooth finish. Brilliant" Online Review
For the 2017 vintage
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