Tasting Notes
The second release under the SYR tangent. These are wines through which I can explore regions, varieties or ideas otherwise not a part of the year to year Little Reddie wines. They are an opportunity to keep things fresh and discover things I otherwise would miss. Shiraz from this well know region is more delicate yet still driven by fruit and spice. From the renown Bannockburn Vineyards, specifically the 'winery block' established in 1990, with a combination of PT23 and unknown clones, on Schwatzmann and own roots. - Pat Underwood
Little Reddie is the personal project of winemaker Tim Shand, based in central Victoria. Having worked with renowned names in both Australia and abroad, Tim returned to the region to explore small-batch, site-focused wines that speak of place with honesty and vitality. The name “Little Reddie” comes from the creek that runs through the township of Castlemaine, where the label was founded.
Sourcing fruit from trusted growers across regions like Heathcote, Macedon Ranges and Beechworth, Shand focuses on varieties that thrive in Victoria’s diverse climates – including Shiraz, Nebbiolo, Chardonnay and more experimental plantings. The wines are made in tiny volumes with a lo-fi approach: wild ferments, minimal additions, gentle extraction and élevage in neutral vessels. The goal is to produce wines that are vibrant, expressive and immediately drinkable, yet with the structure and energy to evolve over time.
Little Reddie has become known for its purity of fruit, savoury detail and unforced style – wines that are both contemporary in feel and rooted in the traditions of careful, thoughtful farming and winemaking.
| Product Type | Wine Red Shiraz |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Geelong |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |