Hesketh

'The Protagonist' Shiraz

9.126 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Lilly-Gray Warren

Intro

Oct 27th, 2014
Dimitri Fedotov, C.S.

Sommelier Osteria 177

8.5

In our blind tasting, you threw me off with your dry earth, Shiraz.

In our blind tasting, you threw me off with your dry earth, Shiraz.

Apr 16th, 2014
Adam Dromi

The Barossa

The Barossa

Jan 24th, 2013
Brian Hearty

2008. Plummy and meaty with a little remaining tannin. Paired well with leftover lamb curry.

2008. Plummy and meaty with a little remaining tannin. Paired well with leftover lamb curry.

Feb 19th, 2021
Houston Bolin

2012 vintage. Full bodied with a velvety smooth texture, intense ripe raspberry with some licorice, fresh acidity wrapped around some oak notes and welcoming pepper on the finish. Tannins really round out the structure throughout. A great value for $20.

2012 vintage. Full bodied with a velvety smooth texture, intense ripe raspberry with some licorice, fresh acidity wrapped around some oak notes and welcoming pepper on the finish. Tannins really round out the structure throughout. A great value for $20.

Apr 23rd, 2016
Adam Reeve

This bottle was one of four I kept for a few years. This one was incredible, the others were rubbish. Not sure what happened but wish they were all this good!

This bottle was one of four I kept for a few years. This one was incredible, the others were rubbish. Not sure what happened but wish they were all this good!

Feb 18th, 2016
Mvon Higgins

Plum, Blackberry, Licorice and slight tobacco on the nose. Rich on the palate with medium tannins. Shiraz plums and blackberry predominate. Very good wine for beef and rich dishes. Value at $19 USD.

Plum, Blackberry, Licorice and slight tobacco on the nose. Rich on the palate with medium tannins. Shiraz plums and blackberry predominate. Very good wine for beef and rich dishes. Value at $19 USD.

Jul 23rd, 2015
Lisa Edwards

Robust, peppery, and just plain delightful! Very soft tannins.

Robust, peppery, and just plain delightful! Very soft tannins.

Dec 28th, 2014
R W
9.6

Bursting with berries and peppercorn. Not as dry as some Shiraz I've tried. Dares you to find a meal that can stand up to it.

Bursting with berries and peppercorn. Not as dry as some Shiraz I've tried. Dares you to find a meal that can stand up to it.

May 30th, 2014
Blaine Brown

Blaine had this 10 years ago

Blaine had this 10 years ago

Oct 31st, 2014