Hedonist Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 from McLaren Vale is a medium‑bodied, savoury, certified organic/biodynamic Cabernet that nails classic varietal character without getting too big or oaky, making it a superb, table‑ready red. The nose is all wild blackberries and cassis with briary, truffly notes, a hint of clove and anise, plus underlying tapenade and hazelnut adding a distinctly savoury, Mediterranean twist. It smells unmistakably Cabernet, but with a relaxed McLaren Vale warmth and generosity.

On the palate it is medium‑bodied yet flavoursome, with Spanish‑olive and dark‑chocolate notes woven through black fruits and subtle spice. A generous mid‑palate is reinforced by ripe, lengthening tannins that build texture and shape without turning grippy or hard, and the 14% alcohol feels balanced by fresh natural acidity. It is dry, beautifully balanced and built for the table, drinking well now but with enough structure to cellar comfortably into the early 2030s.

Food‑wise, Hedonist Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 loves roast lamb, grilled steak, lamb cutlets, hearty sausages, char‑grilled vegetables or a mushroom and thyme pie, plus aged cheddar or hard cheeses where those olive, chocolate and cassis notes really lock in. Grown and made by the Clappis family in the Willunga foothills, it is a smart buy for Cabernet drinkers wanting organics, typicity and real drinkability in one bottle.