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Hesketh 'Art Series' Moscato 2020
Grape Type Pronunciation: "spark-ah-ling moss-kah-toe"
Primary flavours
Lemon Curd
Lychee
Pineapple
Hibiscus
Honey
Sherbet
Details
Made very much in a fruit forward style; this little zinger is alive with notes of sweet pineapple, fizzy sherbet, lemon sorbet and musk. The slight spritz adds an extra racy element, making it perfect when well-chilled on a hot, summer day.

Origin: Piedmont, in north-western Italy. Mainly Grown In: Italy, USA and Australia. Key Facts: The word 'moscato' is the Italian name for all varieties of Muscat grape, which is traditionally used for sweeter styles of wine. The most famous region in Italy is Asti, and thus the wine Moscato d'Asti is a popular one. This particular style is lightly effervescent and delicately sweet, and has become the touchstone for the now international style that simply goes by the name Moscato. A hugely refreshing style when made well, the wine is filled with delicate peach and mandarin flavours, with hints of honey and candied citrus. The sugar and hint of fizz are in superb balance, making the wine very easy to drink... a little too easy sometimes! To add to this, the style is typically made low in alcohol... did someone say breakfast? Fun Fact: Italy doesn't have a monopoly on this special style, with great examples being made all over the world.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, medium sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Limestone Coast
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling Moscato
Wine Maker
Hesketh
Alcohol
6%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
State
SA
Pairing guide
Let’s face it, we’re all big Moscato fans nowadays - the balance and fizz of this ubiquitous sparkling style has by no means lost any of its charm, and its star just continues to rise and rise. Despite what many people may claim, Moscato is impressively versatile when it comes to food pairing, and this bottle from Hesketh’s Art Series is a prime example; it’s going to be delicious with sweet-and-sour combinations, ideal with highly salted dishes like salt cod, shellfish, and cheeses like halloumi, and equally irresistible with barbecue sauces slathered all over grilled pork or turkey. On the sweet side of the spectrum, poached pears, apricot tarts, and brunch classics like blueberry pancakes will definitely hit the high notes.
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Food
Dessert
Summer Salad
Sushi
Tastes
Sweet
Light
Fruity
Moods
Excited
Celebratory
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Limestone Coast, Australia
The Limestone Coast is a large wine zone in the south-east of South Australia which has six wine regions that comprise the Limestone Coast; Coonawarra, Mount Benson, Mount Gambier, Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully. The Limestone Coast is in a unique position with cool winds and ocean waters throughout the summer months thanks to an oceanic event called the Bonney Upwelling which helps keep the vineyards cool during the hot summer months. The Limestone Coast produces a wide range of quality wines from classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz in Coonawarra to cool-climate varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Robe and Mount Gambier. It is truly a versatile area and one of the backbones of the Australian wine industry.
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