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2009 Hesketh Cruel Intentions Shiraz add to summary
89 points. The supple-textured Shiraz displays a slightly herbal aspect to its kirsch-like fruit—something akin to garrigue mixed with olive. Nicely balanced, with lingering notes of cherry and pipe
tobacco on the finish. Drink now. Imported by The
Sorting Table. Editors’ Choice.
Wine Enthusiast, 07/2011
2008 Hesketh Scissor Hands Clare Valley Riesling add to summary
93 points. "Hesketh is rolling out a string of impressive new releases at the moment. This value-formoney
single vineyard Polish Hill River Riesling is made in a ripe, fleshy style which is drinking beautifully now, perfect for Thai cuisine. Its lifted lemon and lime blossom bouquet throws to a ripe peach and zesty lime palate.” Nick Stock, Tyson Stelzer - Wine Business Monthly WBM 100, Feb 09.
Wine Business Monthly WBM 100, Feb 09
2008 Hesketh Scissor Hands Clare Valley Riesling add to summary
88 points. Pale yellow. Lime, pink grapefruit, mint and kerosene on the nose, with a subtle floral note adding complexity. Light-bodied citrus and green apple flavors are firmed by bitter quinine and lime pith. Softens on the finish and comes across as less austere than most Clare Valley rieslings, but with no shortage of energy or citrus character.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Review, 07/2009
2008 Hesketh The Protagonist add to summary
88 points. Inky ruby. Red and dark berries on the fragrant nose and in the mouth. Plump, easygoing raspberry and blackberry flavors show good depth and become spicier with air. Finishes smooth and gently sweet, with the blackberry note echoing. This open-knit wine is drinking well now.
International Wine Cellar, 09/2011
2008 Hesketh The Protagonist add to summary
90 points. Full-bodied and creamy in texture, this is a big, plummy Shiraz, made complex by hints of mocha and roasted meat. It’s long, lush and berry-laden on the finish. Drink now–2015.
Wine Enthusiast, 07/2011
2008 Hesketh Usual Suspects add to summary
90 points. A drink-now style of warming Shiraz, with plenty of weight and richness, soft tannins and flavors that artfully combine sour plum, cracked pepper, rare beef and chocolate. Drink it over the next few years.
Wine Enthusiast, 02/2012
2007 Hesketh Usual Suspects add to summary
95 points. Use PdF
Shelf Talker, 01/2010
2006 Hesketh The Protagonist add to summary
90 points. Deep ruby-red. Dark berries and cherry-vanilla on the nose, with subtle smoke and licorice notes adding complexity. Fleshy and gently sweet, with deep blackberry and cassis flavors, soft tannins and good back-end lift. The finish repeats the dark berry note and lingers with lively, spicy persistence. Drinking very well right now.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Review, 07/2009
2006 Hesketh Usual Suspects add to summary
89 points. Vivid ruby. Candied raspberry and floral scents are complemented by white pepper and dark chocolate nuances. Supple red and dark berry flavors become firmer and brighter with air without showing any rough edges. Finishes with an echo of red fruit and good, sweet persistence.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Review, 07/2009
2006 Hesketh Usual Suspects add to summary
93 points. “…plenty of cassis and spice and some black pepper, which is unusual for McLaren Vale shiraz. Some peach kernel too. Attacks with cassis and plums, and some more candied peach-like stuff. Perfectly balanced dry tannins balance the sweet fruit and there's subtle oak toastiness too. A damn tasty shiraz.” Tim White, Australian Financial Review
Australian Financial Review, Feb 2009
2006 Hesketh Usual Suspects add to summary
92 points. "This is incredible value for a nicely balanced, well made Mclaren Vale Shiraz. It has layers of black fruits and spice, licorice, oak, finely textured tannins and good length. A touch of Viognier meshes so well you'd hardly recognise it was there. ” Nick Stock, Tyson Stelzer - Wine Business Monthly WBM 100, Feb 09.
Wine Business Monthly WBM 100, Feb 2009
2005 Hesketh The Protagonist add to summary
92 points. Wine of the Week – 2005 The Protagonist Shiraz
“Hesketh is a new name on wine labels but a well-known one in South Australian wine circles… it makes my kind of Barossa Valley shiraz: balanced and soft, fleshy and rich, priced modestly and without excessive oak, alcohol or tannin. The colour is deep and rich, the nose is toasty-smoky savoury and more than just simple fruit, while the flavour has dark-chocolate and dark-plum nuances, structured with ample tannins. Good weight and concentration. Drink now to 10 years.” Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald. Feb 09
Sydney Morning Herald, Feb 2009
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92 points. “Classic shiraz approaches with rich plum and berry crunch aromas, bright and welcoming fruit into the mouth, juicy as blazes with oak in the make-up that mellows after opening to finish with a tart, spiced, rhubarb zip.” Tony Love, The Advertiser, Mar 09
The Advertiser, March 2009
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