$30.00 / bottle
$306.00 / case (12)
Sourced from Cooter Vineyard in Whites Valley, nestled within the Willunga foothills. This site is certified Organic and Biodynamic and sits atop a complex mosaic of geology – predominantly ironstone-rich clay loam over limestone.
The 2026 vintage was defined by a cool spring and an exceptionally long, steady ripening period, resulting in a significantly later-than-average harvest across McLaren Vale. Dry conditions throughout much of the growing season moderated vine growth and supported naturally balanced yields, while the extended season allowed fruit to mature gradually and develop complexity over time. Warm days and cool nights during ripening preserved natural acidity, freshness and aromatic intensity, while encouraging depth of flavour and strong varietal expression.
A single handpicked parcel underwent three distinct vinification methods. The free-run juice was isolated, with a portion barrel fermented in seasoned French Oak hogsheads for four months. The remaining pressings were subjected to hyperoxidation prior to fermentation – a technique used to soften tannins, by exposing the juice to oxygen in a controlled manner. All components were blended post-fermentation to build structure, complexity, and mouthfeel. The wine was fermented to dryness, then racked and filtered before bottling.
COLOUR
Pale straw
BOUQUET
Passionfruit, lemon blossom and fresh ripe melon layered with subtle notes of straw and freshly popped popcorn.
PALATE
Smooth, savoury and lively with fresh citrus zest and passionfruit flowing through the palate. A beautifully layered mouthfeel adds depth, dimension and quiet richness while retaining its freshness and vitality. Bright natural acidity carries through to a long and lingering finish, with a hint of crisp Granny Smith apple.
- VARIETY
- Fiano 100%
- HARVEST DATE
- 16 March 2026
- ANALYSIS
- Alc: 12.5%, pH: 3.08, TA: 6.6g/L, GF: 0.11g/L
- BOTTLED
- 28 August 2026
2025 Hedonist Fiano
- 93 points – www.campbellmattinson.com, Campbell Mattinson, 20 October 2026
"If you’re looking for a white wine that’s laden with character, this is the wine for you. There’s nothing boring about this wine. It smells and tastes of hay, peach, white pepper, brine, toasted almonds and apple crumble, and while there’s something a bit wild about it all there’s also something neat and well-composed. It throws all the flavours into a bag and throws the bag around, but they remain in the bag – if that makes sense. It finishes with a savoury, almost meaty, umami-laden burst. You’d expect to drink this at a fine-diner; it has that extra what-is-that something."
AU$30, 12.5% alcohol, screwcap, McLaren Vale.
- Ray Jordan 92/100
A delightful example of fiano sourced from McLaren Vale. This wine exhibits the textural qualities typical of the variety, with a nuanced combination of nutty and citrusy elements. The palate is rich, with creamy lemon meringue and vanilla, balanced by precise acidity that carries through to a long finish. A thoroughly enjoyable wine for current drinking.
Cellar: 5 years
2024 Hedonist Fiano
- 94 points - winecompanion.com.au, Marcus Ellis, 24 February 2025
"From a single site, fermented cool with the pressings hyperoxidised before fermentation to drop out the rougher phenolics. Golden apple and green peach, fennel frond, lemon pith, fresh almond, some white florals, a little flinty/earthy mineral note. This is fresh, zesty, picked at an ideal nexus of fruit depth and tension, the seam of fine grip adding another compelling dimension. Refreshing and engaging. Very good."
