This latest edition of Hekate opens with a bright amber-gold color and shows lively aromas of stone fruit, especially apricot, honey, caramel, almond paste and yellow rose. It tastes thick, sticky and deliciously sweet on the close.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
The folks at Feudo Arancio have been playing around with this dessert wine’s blend for a number of years. They have achieved impressive results with this vintage, which boasts a dark golden color and intense aromas of honey, candied fruit and peach.
— M.L.
(12/1/2012)
Hekate is an amber-colored dessert wine made from a blend of overripe grapes in central Sicily. Its aromas recall apricot, orange peel and chestnut honey and the wine offers special floral notes that last long over its silky mouthfeel. Hekate is named after a Greek goddess who bestowed kindness and wealth and was a guardian of youth.
— M.L.
(12/15/2008)
Hekate, made with a blend of aromatic grapes from Sicily, is a rich and decadent wine that opens with a luminous amber color and intense aromas of candied orange, sweet almond paste, dried flowers, peach and honeysuckle. The wine is thick and dense with crisp citrus flavors and would pair with crème caramel.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Hedonis (a 70-30 blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah named after an incarnation of pleasure) is a relatively new addition to the Feudo Arancio portfolio of Sicilian wines. This estate, otherwise known for value wines, hits high marks here thanks to the obvious quality of this rich red wine and the smooth density of its texture.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Aromas of peach, apricot, honey, citrus and almond come at you with full force and excellent intensity and clarity. In the mouth, the wine offers a syrupy sweet texture with zesty acidity that keeps the palate clean. This is a highly recommended dessert wine for an attractive price.
— M.L.
(2/1/2008)
Hedonis is a beautiful blend of Nero d’Avola (70%) and Syrah, with a soft, velvety feel and bold berry flavors. It offers endnotes of cassis, almond, tobacco and savory cured meat.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
As its name suggests, Hedonis ushers forth opulent and indulgent aromas of chocolate fudge, bright berry and exotic spice. The aromatic intensity is impressive, but the palate is tight, linear and compact. There’s a pleasing touch of dried rosemary on the finish. Prestige Wine Imports Corp. —M.L.
— M.L.
(3/1/2013)