The Red Sedan
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, classic beef burger, roasted root vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads 'The Red Sedan' is a playful yet seriously crafted homage to the classic Australian red blend, historically celebrated for its synergy of structure and rich fruit. The name and label conjure nostalgic images of a vintage red sedan cruising through the dusty, sun-drenched roads of South Australia's premier wine regions. To create this expressive blend, the winemaking team sources premium parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot from dedicated independent growers across South Australia. Each variety is vinified separately to preserve its distinct character—Cabernet providing structure and leafy cassis notes, Shiraz contributing rich plum and spice, and Merlot softening the blend with fleshy red fruit. The wine is typically aged in a combination of French and American oak, resulting in a harmonious, fruit-forward profile with supple tannins and a touch of sweet spice.
🍾 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, Shiraz, Merlot