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Hesketh 'Twist of Fate' Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Grape Type Pronunciation: "cab-er-nay sew-vin-yon"
Primary flavours
Black Plums
Blackberry
Cassis
Dark Chocolate
Green Peppercorn
Menthol
Vanilla
Details
This wine is a delicious example of Cabernet from a cooler site, like the Limestone Coast. Lots of bright lift for a firm-bodied varietal. There's a real balance of ripe blackberry and cassis with sweet vanilla, earthy woodsy spices and cooling menthol. The wine is easy to drink, while still having that confidence and stand up sophistication we can always count on Cab for.

Origin: It’s believed that the first wines made were in the Medoc region, in the west of France. Mainly Grown In: France leads the way here, with Bordeaux the big one. Also California, South Australia, central and northern Italy, plus Argentina. Key Facts: Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a globetrotter. Having it’s home in Bordeaux certainly helped it’s rapid expansion, as the Bordelaise (those coming from Bordeaux) are excellent marketers of their own product! Now found in almost all wine-producing countries of the world, Cab Sav is traditionally full-bodied, loaded with plenty of dark fruit (think blueberry and blackberry) and backed up by a zing of herbal/grassy kind of flavours. It’s also known for its strong backbone of tannin – that furry, drying sensation you sometimes get with red wines. Cabernet has plenty of it, but is still a smooth talker regardless. Fun Fact: Did you know that Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted red grape in Australia? You probably did since Australia is also one of the biggest consumers of the grape also.
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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 full bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and lots of oak.
Specs
Region
Limestone Coast
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Maker
Hesketh
Alcohol
14.5%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
State
SA
Pairing guide
This Cabernet Sauvignon brings together some truly deep and bold flavours resulting in a wine perfect for pairing with fully-flavoured dishes which pack in plenty of savoury character and depth. We’d love to drink this wine with a nice big plate of ribs, or other flavourful meats, like duck, venison, boar or similar game. However, it would go just as well with pretty much any beef recipe, and would also work wonders with porcini mushrooms, aubergines, red cabbage, and other umami-rich vegetarian dishes, too.
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Food
Venison
Roasted Vegetables
Eggplant
Roasted Beef
Tastes
Rich
Moods
Contemplative
Romantic
Seasons
Winter
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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