Hedonist Shiraz 2019

Deep red with purple hues. Raspberries, mulberries, cherries, a little leather Lifted nose of mulberries, blueberries, liquorice and a touch of cinnamon and freshly cracked black pepper. Mulberry continues through with bright acidity. Firm tannins add structure and length to the bright and juicy palate. Exceptional balance with a velvety mouthfeel. length.

The soil is rich loam over clay with patches of underlying limestone

The fruit for the Hedonist Shiraz is estate grown on our biodynamically run vineyard situated in the Willunga foothills, McLaren Vale. The idyllic St Vincent’s Gulf lies 10km to the West. The soil is rich loam over clay with patches of underlying limestone, giving the wine a rich and fullness of pallet.

Our Shiraz was harvested in stages commencing on 21st February. The blend comprises of several batches harvested over a period of 4 weeks. The grapes were crushed gently and then transferred to 10 tonne open top fermenters for between 8-12 days, with the exception of a small portion of the fruit which was fermented whole bunch and spent longer on skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in oak – a mixture of old and a little new. Matured in oak for 12 months before final blending and bottling. No fining.

30% French oak foudres (4500L) 50% 2 & 3-year-old French oak hogsheads (300L) 20% seasoned French oak hogsheads (300L) for 12 months

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