2022 Ecology Grenache
The fruit for Hedonist Ecology Grenache is sourced from an iconic certified organic and biodynamic vineyard in Kangarilla, a relatively cooler site within the McLaren Vale region.
- Certified organic and biodynamic Grenache from Kangarilla, a cooler corner of McLaren Vale.
- Hand-picked, four-day cold soak, about 15% whole bunch, wild ferment in open fermenters.
- Ten months in a 4,500 L foudre: cherry, raspberry, aniseed, black tea and firm, stony tannins.
- Variety
- Grenache 100%
- Harvest date
- 7 April 2022
- Alc
- 14% vol
- pH
- 3.46
- TA
- 6.0g/L
- GF
- 0.09g/L
Winemaking
Vintage
McLaren Vale experienced a wet winter, but also a mild spring and summer. This created superb ripening conditions from fruit set and flowering through version and ripening. Yields, however, were slightly down across the board. 2021 was touted ‘the best quality vintage so far this century’, but 2022 will give it a run for its money. A civilised vintage created a relaxed picking environment and enabled an ideal balance of sugar ripeness, natural acidity, and texture in the resulting wines.
Vinification
Handled lightly to allow the fruit to shine. Hand-picked, cold soaked for 4 days when the indigenous yeast kicked off in open fermenters. A little whole bunch (approx. 15%) and whole berry fermentation, add layers of complexity, while building texture. Remaining élevage for 10 months in a second use 4500L foudre.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright cherry red
Bouquet: Cherry, raspberry, blueberry, aniseed and a hint of black tea
Palate: Complex and fragrant with a firm and stoney tannin structure. Lengthy and savoury finish.
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.