Hesketh G.A.R. Coonawarra Cabernet McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

  • 95
  • $60
  • Drink by: 2023-2033

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GAR stands for the Great Australian Red, that amazing blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. Why hasn’t the rest of the world cottoned on to this? From two superb vineyards in their respective regions, bringing together the Hesketh and Hardy families, the wine spends time in quality French oak. Serious depth to be found here with dark berries and warm earth, notes of blackberries, bergamot, roasted meats, bay leaves and cassis. Dry herbs over spices, the palate moves more to licorice and cocoa powder. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, impeccable balance and very good length make this a ten year plus proposition.

Ken Gargett
Contributor at Winepilot

Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.

Wine writer and critic
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Ken Gargett
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Variety: Red Wine, Cabernet, Shiraz
Categories: Drinks, Australian Wines