Hedonist Tempranillo 2024 from McLaren Vale is a vibrant, mid‑weight organic Tempranillo that offsets juicy red fruit with proper savoury grip, landing somewhere between Rioja joven and bistro red in feel. The colour is light, bright cherry red and the nose offers red berries and cherries with earthy undertones, truffle hints and a flicker of cherry‑cola, fresh tobacco and red liquorice for extra complexity.

On the palate it is fresh and agile, driven by crunchy red‑cherry and cranberry‑like acidity over a core of ripe berry fruit. Refined, chalky tannins add a distinctive stony quality and stretch the finish, keeping it savoury, long and food‑ready rather than soft or sweet. Six months in seasoned French oak keeps the wine bright and primary, with oak sitting in the background.

Food‑wise, Hedonist Tempranillo 2024 is ideal with tapas, charcuterie, grilled chorizo, lamb skewers, tomato‑based pasta, pizza or stuffed peppers, where its red fruit, tobacco notes and stony tannins shine. It’s also a very handy option for lighter red‑meat dishes or grilled vegetables when you want structure without heaviness.