Hesketh Rose 75cl
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)Pour this the second it lands. Hesketh Rosé is pale, dry and zippy, all watermelon and strawberry with a little citrus snap on the end. It's the bottle you crack while the nyama choma is still smoking, or the one that makes a long Friday feel a lot shorter. Light enough to keep sipping, smart enough to make you look like you know your wine. You don't have to. We've got you.
First sniff is summer in a glass: ripe watermelon, fresh strawberry, a lift of green apple and a squeeze of pink grapefruit. Take a sip and it stays bright. Peach and crisp apple up front, that grapefruit tang keeping things lively, then a clean dry finish that doesn't hang around or go sweet on you. The Tempranillo brings the red-fruit charm, the Shiraz fills it out, and barely any skin contact means soft, gentle grip rather than chew. Properly moreish.
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Where it's from
Hesketh is a boutique family wine outfit out of South Australia, and the fruit for this one comes off the Limestone Coast. That's a cool-climate strip near the sea, where chilly nights lock in freshness and acidity, which is exactly why this rosé tastes so lively. The blend itself is a fun pairing: Tempranillo, Spain's signature grape, teamed up with Shiraz, Australia's hero. The family's whole thing is regional honesty and good wine without the markup, and you can taste that here.
Good to know
- What is the price of Hesketh Rose 75cl?
Hesketh Rose 75cl is KSh 2,059 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Hesketh Rose 75cl taste like?
Dry and refreshing with watermelon, strawberry and green apple, plus a pink-grapefruit tang and a clean dry finish. It's pale, light and zippy, never sweet.
- What is the ABV of Hesketh Rose?
It's 12% ABV, an easy mid-strength wine for a relaxed night.
- What grapes is it made from?
A blend of Tempranillo and Shiraz (Syrah). The Tempranillo brings bright red fruit, the Shiraz rounds it out.
- How should I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10C, in a white-wine glass. It's a brilliant apéritif and great on its own, no mixing needed.
- What food pairs with Hesketh Rose?
Lovely with grilled white fish like marlin, prawns, spiced grilled chicken, or a cheese and charcuterie board. It also handles light Kenyan bitings well.
- Where is it from?
Australia. It's made by Hesketh Wines, a family producer in South Australia, with fruit from the cool, coastal Limestone Coast.
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Hesketh Rose 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Hesketh Rose 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,059. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
