Even Keel Sangiovese 2024 by the Even Keel crew out of Heathcote is a seriously charismatic red – dark, savoury and beautifully structured, with that classic central Victorian power wrapped in real finesse. Sourced from a single high‑easterly‑slope vineyard on the Mount Camel Range, this Even Keel Heathcote Sangiovese leans into Tuscan pedigree with Brunello and Chianti clones giving depth and detail. It is the kind of medium‑full, food‑hungry red that absolutely sings on the dinner table.

Aromatically it is broody and complex – tar, cacao, red cherry and dark berry fruits layered with dried fruit, mushroom and forest floor notes that unfurl with air. The palate is powerful yet poised, loaded with dark cherry and plum, hints of dried herbs and cacao, all framed by silky but firmly structured, dry tannins. That combination of fruit weight, savoury complexity and a grippy finish makes this a seriously engaging Sangiovese that will reward a good decant and a hearty meal.

On the food front, 2024 Even Keel Sangiovese is a natural with slow‑cooked lamb shoulder, Tuscan‑style pork sausages, rich ragù pasta or a classic margherita and nduja pizza where those tannins cut the fat. It will also shine with grilled mushrooms, eggplant parmigiana or a roasted vegetable and pecorino bake if you are going vego. Think rustic Italian‑inspired fare – anything with tomato, herbs and a bit of richness – and this Heathcote Sangiovese will slide right in.