2023 Hedonist Tempranillo

$28.00 / bottle

$285.60 / case (12)

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The fruit for the Hedonist Tempranillo is sourced from our Willunga foothills estate vineyard & an iconic vineyard from Kangarilla’s sandy soils, a relatively cooler site within McLaren Vale. Certified organic/biodynamic.

Our third La Niña event in a row brought with it our wettest November in 30 years, as well as our latest vintage start to date. This meant higher than average disease pressure which was somewhat mitigated by significant winds from spring through to autumn, as well as utilising an on-board berry sorting harvester. Yields were down across the district, but quality prevailed.

Certified organic and biodynamic. Fruit is sourced from 62% estate grown fruit in the Willunga foothills and 38% from the north-eastern reaches of McLaren Vale in Kangarilla. Traditionally vinified in open top fermenters with indigenous yeast and minimal additions. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel prior to maturation in older 300L French oak for six months. Seasoned oak was selected for its minimal oak influence to keep the wine fresh and retain primary fruit characteristics.

COLOUR: Light, bright cherry red
BOUQUET: Red berries and cherries with earthy undertones and enticing notes of truffle
PALATE: Elevated by vibrant, crunchy acidity and refined, chalky tannins that lend a distinctive stony quality. The result is a savory, long-lasting finish that evolves gracefully. Its complex structure and balanced profile make it a versatile companion to a diverse range of dishes.

VARIETY: Tempranillo 100%; HARVEST DATE; 15 March 2023 & 4 April 2023
OAK TREATMENT: Six months in seasoned 300L French oak
ANALYSIS: Alc: 13.5%, pH: 3.77, TA: 5.4g/L, GF: 0.41g/L
BOTTLED: 28 November 2023

2022 Hedonist Tempranillo

TROPHY WINNER - BEST MEDITERRANEAN RED VARIETY - 2023 McLaren Vale Wine Show

2020 Hedonist Tempranillo

TROPHY WINNER - Tony Mangan Memorial Award for Best Organic Wine of the show at the 2020 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show (AAVWS)

2019 Hedonist Tempranillo

90 points - therealreview.com, Huon Hooke, 13 Dec 2019

Very deep, bold purple/red colour, with pungent violet, blueberry and cranberry aromas, the palate fresh and bright, raw and primal, with an almost carbonic maceration or Beaujolais-like overtone. Excellent wine albeit in a rather raw, callow style.

2018 Hedonist Tempranillo

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

“A terrific tempranillo that offsets its juicy red fruit profile against layers of savouriness. It's vibrant with cherry cola, fresh tobacco, red licorice and all manner of baking spices before crunchy acidity and killer tannins take off. Impressive from go to whoa.”

Gold medal - Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2018

2017 Hedonist Tempranillo

Bronze medal - Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2017

2015 Hedonist Tempranillo

94 points - Wine Companion 2018 Edition, James Halliday, 01 Aug 2017

"Includes 4% grenache, open-fermented, pumped over twice daily, 10-day ferment, pressed to used French hogsheads for 10 months maturation. Although the vines are young (7yo), this suggests the site has great potential. There is truly lovely cherry fruit on the fresh light to medium-bodied palate thanks in part to the controlled alcohol; the finish has gently savoury tannins that tie the parcel up ever so neatly."

2014 Hedonist Tempranillo

92 Points, The Advertiser, Tony Love - Top 100 (2016)
Silver medal - Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2015