The Protagonist 92 points.
Sydney Morning Herald - 14-15 February 2009, Good Living Guide.
Huon Hooke had the following to say about The Protagonist 92 Points — "Hesketh is a new name on wine labels but a well-known one in South Australian wine circles. It's a "virtual winery", owning neither winery nor vineyards, but it makes my kind of Barossa Valley Shiraz: balanced and soft, fleshy and rich, priced modestly and without excessive oak, alcohol or tannin. The colour is deep and rich, the nose is toasty-smoky savoury and more than just simple fruit, while the flavour has dark-chocolate and dark-plum nuances, structured with ample tannins. Good weight and concentration. Drink now to 10 years. Food. Hard cheeses such as Heidi Gruyere or Pyengana cheddar grilled red meats and roasts."
