You want a red with actual backbone but nothing snobby about it. This is it. Hesketh's Cabernet is all blackcurrant and dark berries up front, with a savoury, almost cedar-and-cocoa thing underneath that keeps it grown-up. The tannins are there, but soft, so it goes down easy without feeling thin. Pour it next to a plate of nyama choma and watch it do the heavy lifting. Late-night craving, mid-week treat, or impressing someone who knows their wine. It covers all three.
First whiff is dark fruit. Think blackcurrant and blackberry, the jammy kind, with a little cedar and dark chocolate sitting behind it. On the tongue it's medium to full bodied and juicy, more cassis and a hint of warm spice, finishing dry with fine, gentle tannins (that's the slight grippy, mouth-drying feel that makes red wine moreish). Bright enough acidity to keep it lively, smooth enough to keep pouring. Dry, never sweet.
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Hesketh Wines is a family outfit out of South Australia, run by Jonathon Hesketh from a base in the Adelaide Hills. The family's been in Aussie wine for three generations, and they've always liked doing things a little differently. They don't sit on one vineyard either. They source fruit from across South Australia's best red-wine country, picking the spots that grow Cabernet well, which is how you get this much depth at this kind of price.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 2,089 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Dark berries like blackcurrant and blackberry, with savoury cedar and dark chocolate notes underneath. It's dry, medium to full bodied, with soft tannins and a smooth finish.
- What is the ABV of Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13.5% alcohol, which is a comfortable middle for a South Australian red.
- Is Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Fully dry. You get rich, ripe dark fruit flavour, but no actual sweetness.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a big red wine glass. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first and give it a little air before drinking.
- What food pairs with Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon?
Anything grilled and meaty. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, roast lamb, or a sharp aged cheese all work beautifully.
- Where is Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon from?
South Australia, made by the family-run Hesketh Wines based in the Adelaide Hills, using fruit sourced from across the state's top red-wine regions.
Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
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Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,089. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.