Tomahawk Sparkling Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit profile and lively carbonation.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, barbecue pork ribs, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
A uniquely Australian style, the Tomahawk Sparkling Shiraz from RedHeads celebrates the rich heritage of sparkling red wines in South Australia. Crafted with a rebellious spirit, this wine captures the bold, dark-fruit intensity of premium Shiraz, transformed by a lively secondary fermentation that introduces a fine, persistent mousse. The name 'Tomahawk' reflects its sharp, impactful flavor profile, bursting with ripe blackberries, dark plums, and exotic baking spices. It represents a playful yet deeply traditional expression of South Australian winemaking, where rich, velvety textures meet refreshing effervescence.
🍾 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
Shiraz