Mohawk Cabernet
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb shanks, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads Mohawk Cabernet is a bold tribute to the rebellious, rule-breaking ethos that defines this South Australian winemaking collective. Named 'Mohawk' to symbolize cutting through the stuffy, traditional conventions of classic Cabernet, this wine is crafted for those who appreciate character and defiance in a bottle. Sourced from premium, low-yielding parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in South Australia's prime regions, the fruit is meticulously selected to capture intense varietal definition. The winemaking team employs small-batch fermentation and careful oak aging to tame the grape's naturally robust tannins, resulting in a wine that balances rich dark fruit flavors with a structured, velvety finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2002 by the UK-based Laithwaite family, RedHeads Wine evolved from an avant-garde collective of moonlighting South Australian winemakers into a purpose-built, eco-conscious estate in the Barossa Valley. Operating out of an off-grid winery in Angaston, the producer champions small-batch 'grape liberation,' sourcing distinctive micro-parcels from independent growers across the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Eden Valley alongside its own eight-hectare certified organic estate vineyard. Viticulture and vinification prioritize environmental stewardship, confirmed by NASAA organic certification and international accolades for sustainable power and water conservation. In the cellar, head winemaker Alex Trescowthick employs open-top ferments, native yeasts, and sensitive oak regimens tailored to individual varietal profiles. The portfolio bridges Barossa power and aromatic precision, showcased through benchmark releases such as the 1888 Cabernet Sauvignon, Harmonie Rox Chardonnay, Triplex, and characterful Rhône and Mediterranean single-vineyard expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon