AU The Hedonist Shiraz McLaren Vale Organic

The fruit for the Hedonist Shiraz is predominately estate grown on our organic/biodynamic certified vineyard situated in the Willunga foothills, McLaren Vale. Fruit is also sourced from the Sellicks Foothills, Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla, all from vastly different soil profiles and aspects across the district. The idyllic St Vincent’s Gulf with it’s cooling sea breeze lies just to the West of the valley.

A very dry winter and spring, coupled with record heat and dry conditions throughout summer led to an early and condensed vintage. The conditions lent themselves to smaller berries with good concentration of flavour.

“I made it black and silky in new American oak and it’s got that long velvety finish true Shiraz lovers lust after.” – Walter Clappis, Winemaker

This wine is made using certified biodynamic and organic vineyards and winemaking practices.

VARIETALS 100% Shiraz

VINTAGE 2020

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol 14%

Residual sugar 1.3 g/L

Total acidity 6.4 g/LpH 3.49

APPEARANCE Deep red with purple hues.

NOSE Lifted nose of red berries, blueberries, liquorice, nutmeg and a touch of freshly cracked black pepper.

PALATE Red berries carry through with refreshing, crunchy acidity.Firm tannins build structure while adding length to the bright and juicypalate.The final exhibits exceptional balance with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel.

AGEING Matured in oak for 15 months before final blending and bottling.No fining.

PAIRING Rich enough to stand up the strongest lamb or any red meat but equally enjoyable as a robust red on its own.Ideal with Italian food.

Vivino 4.0

https://www.vivino.com/US-CA/en/hedonist-shiraz/w/1193761?year=2020