{"title":"Hesketh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hesketh Wine Company is a small, family owned producer of high quality, yet accessible wines. They work with their own growers and process their own wines like traditional wineries. But rather than attempt to be all things to all people from one region, their approach is to remain focused on the individual strengths of different South Australian growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine is either made from a single vineyard or sourced from a small selection of specific vineyards in each region. Fruit comes from both their own vineyards in Coonawarra and the Barossa Valley, as well as from specialised local growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are made at their facility in the Barossa Valley by their winemakers Keeda Zilm, Andrew Hardy and James Lienert. Wines are made to a 'Hesketh' style, which is based on balance and complexity but more importantly, 'drinkability'. Wines with generous flavours and aromatics, which also retain a sense of place – wines which reflect the vineyards they are grown in.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hesketh-adelaide-hills-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Hesketh Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wine presents a vibrant crimson hue with subtle purple highlights, hinting at its youthful vitality. Aromas of bright, lifted red fruits and cherries dominate, interwoven with earthy undertones and a touch of savoury spice, complemented by nuanced hints of forest floor.The medium-bodied palate showcases crunchy, natural acidity, elegantly expressing sweet black forest fruits. Fine-grained French oak adds a layer of sophistication, enhancing the wine's depth and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a meticulous harvest on March 24th, the wine underwent fermentation in 2-ton open fermenters for 10 days, with twice-daily plunging to ensure optimal extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is a regional blend from the Southern Adelaide Hills (Kuitpo) and Northern Adelaide Hills (Gumeracha), areas renowned for their cool climate ideal for Pinot Noir. Reflecting the cool climate excellence of South Australia's vineyards, this small batch wine exemplifies the challenges and rewards of crafting Pinot Noir. The Adelaide Hills provide a perfect environment for this temperamental varietal, offering a complex and refined expression of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc\/Vol: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hesketh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42240238780625,"sku":"9342007000869","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/regions_hesketh_regionalpinotNV.png?v=1723173328"},{"product_id":"hesketh-small-batch-gamay-2024","title":"Hesketh Small Batch Gamay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eRustic and juicy, with bright cranberry acidity, fine tannins, and an elegant, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamay originates from France in the region of Beaujolais but has recently found a welcoming home in the cool climes of the Adelaide Hills. Gamay is light in body with low tannins and high acidity, making it a marvel to pair with a variety of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, relatively dry but warm conditions from allowed for an even fruit set and healthy canopy growth, with enough warmth to build flavour. The season’s low disease pressure, yielded concentrated, pristine fruit that promises exceptional quality in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit for this wine was hand-picked to keep whole bunches intact at harvest and then destemmed without crushing to allow for whole-berry fermentation in 2T open fermenters. A portion of the bunches were held back for a 100% whole bunch ferment to achieve carbonic maceration. As soon as the ferment was complete and zero baumé recorded, the fruit was pressed. The wine was then matured in seasoned French oak for six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc\/Vol: 13.0%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hesketh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43057582473425,"sku":"9342007000890","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/regions_hesketh_gamay2024.png?v=1775970252"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/collections\/0d8ecb70ec5e6f1c96ce01e3608d8a06.jpg?v=1668909606","url":"https:\/\/regionscellars.com.au\/collections\/hesketh\/2024.oembed","provider":"Regions Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}