Pour this and you get a big lift of berries and a little pepper before it even hits your lips. It's a South Australian Shiraz that drinks smooth and generous, plummy and warm without ever feeling heavy or jammy. Think a slow Friday with friends, a plate of nyama choma on the way, and a glass that just keeps making sense. Want it tonight? We move fast, any hour.
The nose is lifted and aromatic, all bright red berries and darker plum with a whisper of spice and cracked pepper behind it. On the palate it's medium-bodied, so there's real fruit and depth but it stays nimble rather than thick. A line of natural acidity keeps everything fresh and the tannins are soft, the kind that grip just enough to make you want the next sip. It's dry, meaning the fruit is ripe but there's no sugar sweetness, finishing clean and warm.
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Hesketh is a family outfit out of South Australia, started in 2006 by Trish and Jonathan Hesketh, with three generations of family in the wine trade behind them. Their whole thing is chasing the best fruit from across South Australia's top regions and letting each place show its character, made at their Barossa Valley winery. South Australia is one of the planet's great Shiraz heartlands, so this is the grape on its home turf.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Hesketh Shiraz 75cl?
Hesketh Shiraz 75cl is KSh 2,079 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Hesketh Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Bright red and dark fruit, plum and a touch of pepper spice. It's medium-bodied with soft tannins and fresh acidity, dry and smooth right through the finish.
- What is the ABV of Hesketh Shiraz?
It's 14.5% alcohol, which is typical for a ripe South Australian Shiraz.
- Is Hesketh Shiraz sweet or dry?
It's dry. The fruit is ripe and generous so it tastes rich, but there's no actual sugar sweetness.
- How should I serve Hesketh Shiraz?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a big glass. Give it about half an hour of air to open up before you dig in.
- What food pairs with Hesketh Shiraz?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, steak, lamb stew, burgers or a sharp aged cheese all work beautifully.
- Where is Hesketh Shiraz from?
South Australia, made by the family-run Hesketh Wines who source fruit from across the state's best regions and make their wine in the Barossa Valley.
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Hesketh Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Hesketh Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,079. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.