2024 Hedonist Sangiovese

$28.00 AUD

$28.00 / bottle

$285.60 / case (12)

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Fruit sourced from the undulating limestone ridges topped with red-brown loam of the Seaview District in northern McLaren Vale and estate-grown young vines grown in loam over clay in the Willunga foothills. Certified organic & biodynamic.

The lead up to the 2024 vintage progressed with distinct weather changes and challenges. The growing season began with dry spells and cool nights contrasted by warm days. Spring brought strong winds during flowering, impacting crop levels. Significant summer rains arrived in December and January, leading to a notably dry vintage. A heatwave in March, with four consecutive days above 37 degrees Celsius, added further intensity to the season. Despite these trials, the lighter crop ultimately allowed us to carefully manage our fruit intake, proving to be a blessing in disguise.

Certified organic and biodynamic. Fruit is sourced from 80% Seaview District in the northern reaches of McLaren Vale and 20% estate-grown fruit in the Willunga foothills. Fermented with indigenous yeast and minimal additions. Malolactic fermentation took place in seasoned French oak, then for a further 6 months maturation.

COLOUR
Deep ruby red with purple hues
BOUQUET

Lifted nose of red berries, blueberries and some florals

PALATE

Vibrant red berry flavours continue to shine, enhanced by a lively, crunchy acidity. The fine tannins serve as a graceful framework, adding structure and length while maintaining a bright and racy palate.

VARIETY
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST DATE

13 & 28 March 2024

OAK TREATMENT

6 months in seasoned 300L French oak                                    

ANALYSIS

Alc: 13.5%, pH: 3.55, TA: 6.58g/L, GF: 0.1g/L

BOTTLED
15 October 2024

2018 Hedonist Sangiovese

  • 94 points - Wine Companion 2021 Edition, Ned Goodwin MW, 01 Aug 2020

"Ooh la la! The wrong vernacular, perhaps, but this is joyous! A celebration of all that is - and can be - with this cantankerous, voluminous variety. And when it is good, it is lipsmacking and delicious. Few other red grape varieties facilItate so many dining options. A curb of frisky tannin and curl of herb offset sour cherry and bergamot notes. Crunchy. Long. Really delicious, based on saliva-sucking succulence alone. Ready for the next glass? I am!"

"Bright, dark cherry-red colour. More savoury and umami led that primary: plum sauce, mushrooms and earthy notes. Some grip and purchase to the tannins, sour cherry acidity completes the package. A quality wine."

2017 Hedonist Sangiovese

  • 93 points - Wine Companion 2020 Edition, Jane Faulkner, 01 Aug 2019

“So good to come across a savoury sangiovese made without new oak. Starts with cherry, spice and roasted tomatoes doused in dried herbs; the acidity thrusting through and tannins finding their groove. Perhaps too lean on the palate but an austere style is preferable to tutti-frutti.”

2016 Hedonist Sangiovese

  •  Silver Medal - Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2017

2015 Hedonist Sangiovese

  •  91 points - Wine Companion 2018 Edition, James Halliday, 01 Aug 2017
"Crushed and destemmed, twice daily pumpovers for 8 days, then one daily for the next 6 weeks, 70% matured in used French hogsheads, 30% in tank, for 7 months. Neatly handled."
Sangio 2021