2025 Hedonist Sangiovese

NEW RELEASE

$30.00 / bottle

$306.00 / 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 2025 McLaren Vale vintage was defined by a dry winter, cooler-than-average spring and a series of intense summer heatwaves, leading to an earlier and notably compressed harvest beginning in mid-to-late January. Temperatures frequently exceeded 38°C through December and January, accelerating ripening and reducing berry size. Timely late-season rainfall provided valuable relief to the vines, supporting flavour development and tannin maturity. Although yields were below average, the resulting wines display excellent fruit concentration, balance and refined tannin ripeness.

Certified organic and biodynamic. Fruit is sourced primarily from the Seaview District, comprising 80 percent of the blend, in the northern reaches of McLaren Vale, with the remaining 20 percent drawn from our estate vineyard in the Willunga foothills. Fermented as separate parcels with whole berries, indigenous yeasts, and minimal additions. The Seaview component spent an extended 40 days on skins, building depth and textural detail through the palate. Malolactic fermentation took place in tank, followed by a further six months of gentle maturation in seasoned large-format French oak foudres, before final blending.

COLOUR
Deep red with youthful purple tones 
BOUQUET

Perfumed aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry and red currant are layered with subtle floral lift and delicate cinnamon notes.

PALATE

Generous red berry fruit, framed by clean, well-defined acidity. Fine, powdery tannins shape the mid-palate and carry through to a long, composed finish. Freshness and balance remain central, with fruit weight and structure in harmony.

VARIETY
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST DATE

28 February 2025 & 12 March 2025

OAK TREATMENT

6 months in a seasoned large format French oak foudre                                    

ANALYSIS

Alc: 13.5%, pH: 3.49, TA: 6.2g/L, GF: 1.33g/L

BOTTLED
20 February 2026

2024 Hedonist Sangiovese

  • 97 points - TROPHY WINNER - Tony Mangan Memorial Award for Best Organic Wine of the show at the 2025 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show (AAVWS)
  • 95 points - Top of Class - McLaren Vale Wine Show
  • 93 points - winecompanion.com.au, Marcus Ellis, 03 December 2024

"From estate fruit in Willunga and Seaview; organic and biodynamic; matured in seasoned French oak for six months. So varietally distinct, cherry scented, spicy, savoury and mineral of feel. This is also frisky, freshly cast and so engagingly drinkable. It’s reminiscent of a vibrant Romagna iteration. It’s light to medium in weight and thoroughly delicious."

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."
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