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RedHeads Coco Rôtie 2019

McLaren Vale

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  • Gold, China Wines and Spirits Competition 2020, 2020
  • Gold, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
  • 89pts, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
  • Grand Gold, Berliner Wine Trophy, 2021
  • Gold, Berliner Wine Trophy, 2020
  • Grand Gold, Asia Wine Trophy, 2020
  • Gold, International Wine Awards, 2020
  • Gold, Asia Wine Trophy, 2021
  • 92pts, Wine Enthusiast, 2022

A terrific, Gold-medal take on France’s classic Syrah Viognier recipe. RedHeads uses premium old vine fruit and traditional methods, finishing the wine with 12 months in barrel. Hence the gorgeous silky black fruit and lavish oaky complexity. 

A terrific, Gold-medal take on France’s classic Syrah Viognier recipe. RedHeads uses premium old vine fruit and traditional methods, finishing the wine with 12 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

RedHeads Coco Rôtie 2019

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  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2027

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 growers to draw upon, to ensure, every year, they receive just the fruit they’re after. For the 2019, 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 12 months' oak ageing has produced a red with elegant fruit and velvety tannins. Ideally decant an hour beforehand.

"This gloriously lush shiraz/viognier is a tribute to côte rôtie. Well worth the extra" Fiona Beckett
The Guardian
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