Hedonist Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Australia, McLaren Vale
Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
COLOUR Dark ruby red with purple hues BOUQUET dark red berries, spice and black olives PALATE Full-bodied, showing classic savoury hints of chocolate, dominated by dark red and black berries. Bright acidity with lengthing tannins for a long, lingering finish.
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Hedonist Vineyard
Soil Type
The soil is rich loam over clay with patches of underlying limestone
Winemaker
James & Kimberly Cooter
Viticulture
The fruit for the Hedonist Cabernet is grown biodynamically on our own vineyard situated in the Willunga foothills, McLaren Vale. Warm Summer days are cooled by evening sea breezes from St Vincent’s Gulf, which lies a close proximity to the West. The soil is rich loam over clay with patches of underlying limestone, giving the wine a rich and fullness of pallet.
Vinification
After gentle crushing, the must was pumped into traditional open fermenters with twice daily pumping over and hand plunging. Fermentation continued at up to 26 degrees Centigrade ensuring optimum extraction of long chain, soft tannins.
Maturation
Matured in 30 % new French Oak; 40% 2nd fill French Oak, 30% seasoned American Oak for 18 months
