Shiraz and Grenache blend beautifully in many of the warmer parts of South Australia. This AAA is Paxton's 9th release, crafted similar to a Rhone-style wine yet it is packed with Au's Terroir. Bright with juicy red berry fruits and spices on the palate with well integrated oak and tannins, giving this wine a remarkable lengthy finish.

A wine that captures the heart and soul of RedHeads history. The Back Shed is where passionate winemakers go to make the wines they really want to – including taking fruit from two different regions to achieve the balance they want. True artisanal winemaking ‘for the real love of it’ at its best. In this case using Grenache from McLaren Vale with Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Delicious.

In the glass: Pale salmon pink.On the nose: Raspberry, cherry, cranberry, watermelon, rose water and white pepper.On the palate: Bright with ethereal and pure core fruit depth, mouth-watering savoury elements, pepper complexity, and a long finish.

Its 95pt scores, two Golds and other accolades speak to the quality of this Grenache from Elena Brooks. The Heirloom Vineyards website proudly announces this was "produced from our best McLaren Vale Vineyard whose clones and viticulture embody the very best in cutting edge but old school viticulture and winemaking. Hand tended vines, whole-bunch fermented, basket pressed and stored in French oak barrels from bespoke coopers." “There’s a density of fruit here, leavened with the verve of the season. Red and black cherries, raspberry compote, redcurrant jelly, red licorice, white pepper and a dusty, earthy quality. There’s a firm drive to the palate apace with the fruit weight, cinching without constricting, the finish both vibrant and savoury. 95pts” (Marcus Ellis, The Halliday Wine Companion). try it with Maroccan spiced pitas as the producers suggest.

"A smart blend" (Halliday) with Golds, Platinum and 94-96pt scores. From the very gifted winemaker Elena Brooks. "Flavours skip through sour plum, wild raspberry, blackberry pastille, soft licorice, ground ginger, dark rye, mace and a certain tarriness, measured but robust tannins closing out. It’s a smart blend, pulpy, chewy, multi-layered and bursting with flavour. 95pts” (Marcus Ellis, The Halliday Wine Companion). "Rich and intense on the palate with loads of blue fruits and dark earth minerality... it rolls long and weighty with supple tannins ensuring the drive is clear, focused and very long. 95pts” Stuart Knox, The Real Review). Ken Gargett, WinePilot adds that it is "Stunning stuff... A silky palate, very long and seamless with soft and sleek tannins. An enticing style which is utterly delicious. 96pts".

Succulent, spicy and very attractive Barossa GSM with scores of 92 and 93pts. A 52/46/2% blend offering "... bright plum, cherry, summer berry fruits and mulberry cut with hints of spice, herbs, charcuterie, earth, licorice and violets. A savoury leaning style with pure fruit, plenty of spice and superfine chalky tannin support.92pts.” (Dave Brookes, The Halliday Wine Companion). Sam Kim is a fan too finding it: "“Sweetly ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows dark berry, vanilla, hazelnut and smoked game aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate that's succulent and beautifully rounded. Splendidly framed by silky texture and polished tannins, finishing long and delectable. 93pts.” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit).