Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Hedonist Wines
Show	2025
Class	21A
Entry Number	21A#5
Brand	Hedonist Wines
Wine Name	Sangiovese
Vintage	2024
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Hedonist Wines

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Overall Score	97
Judge 1	ripe fruit, dark cherry, touch of raisin, fleshy palate with fresh acid and good tannin
Judge 2	bright red cherry. rose petal pop. crushed quartz. rock salt. dried herbs. vibrant and aromatic. complexity. slate and abundant fruit on palate. touch of spice and cocoa dust. great lenght. balance. complexity. juicy and structure. yummo!
Judge 3	white smoke, pomegranate, red cherry. underipe fruit quality with bunchy tannins.
Associate Judge	juicy red fruit character, peppy, spice, hit of menthol, maybe better in next 2 years for consume
Trophy	Tony Mangan Memorial Award for Best Organic Wine

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: Southern Cross Certified 24063
Harvest Date	04 / Apr / 2023

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	15 / Oct / 2024
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	853
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	James & Kimberly Cooter