South australia

2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz

Called the Great Australian Red for a reason – Cabernet from Abbey Vineyard in Coonawarra meets Shiraz from Upper Tintara in McLaren Vale. Power, pedigree and long cellaring assured.

Regular price
$20.00 /Bottle
Recommend Retail Price
RRP $60.00 (66% OFF)
Recommend Retail Price
$60.00
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$20.00
Regular price
$30.00

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Called the Great Australian Red for a reason – Cabernet from Abbey Vineyard in Coonawarra meets Shiraz from Upper Tintara in McLaren Vale. Power, pedigree and long cellaring assured.

Sam Kim 95Review Score 95Q Wine 93Halliday 93

Tasting Notes


Deep and dense in the glass, with flashes of vibrant scarlet at the rim. Aromas of blackberry and cherry come through seamlessly, layered with complexity. The palate is fragrant and balanced, showing violets, redcurrant and darker black fruits, touched by herbs and a hint of chocolate. Fine Cabernet tannins carry through the Shiraz’s fruit sweetness, giving structure and lift. Youthful and vibrant, it’s an elegant and timeless blend from two of South Australia’s premier vineyards.

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A bottle of 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Red Wine
A bottle of 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Red Wine
  • A bottle of 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Red Wine
  • A bottle of 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Red Wine
A bottle of 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Red Wine
A bottle of 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Red Wine

Tasting Notes


Deep and dense in the glass, with flashes of vibrant scarlet at the rim. Aromas of blackberry and cherry come through seamlessly, layered with complexity. The palate is fragrant and balanced, showing violets, redcurrant and darker black fruits, touched by herbs and a hint of chocolate. Fine Cabernet tannins carry through the Shiraz’s fruit sweetness, giving structure and lift. Youthful and vibrant, it’s an elegant and timeless blend from two of South Australia’s premier vineyards.

Product Highlights

When we first planned the Biggest Week in Wine, we set a simple goal: to find the ultimate red. A pound-for-pound champion that couldn’t be beaten for value or flavour. This Hesketh G.A.R, crafted by a legendary winemaking team, is every bit the star we hoped for.

Hesketh has taken the Great Australian blend and asked themselves: How do we make it even better?

The answer - take each grape variety and source it from where it thrives best! That means:

Coonawarra Cabernet from Parker Estate’s Abbey Vineyard for structure, blackcurrant purity, and elegant tannins.

McLaren Vale Shiraz from Hardy’s Upper Tintara Vineyard in Blewitt Springs for plush, spicy, dark-fruited depth.

Two winemaking families. Two legendary regions. Two exceptional vineyards. One incredible wine.

The result is the 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz, our Best Red of the year, and an absolute ripper of a wine showing all the best hallmarks of an incredible wine: Balance, generosity, and complexity.

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Product: 2021 Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz

Average Customer Rating: 3.90 out of 5 stars

Total Number of Reviews: 10 customer reviews

Customer Satisfaction Level: Good - Generally Positive Experience


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Recent Customer Reviews (10 reviews shown):

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    Review Title: Great drop

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Darryl R. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-02

    Customer Feedback:

    This is a big, tasty Aussie red that’s both bold and easy to drink. It’s packed with dark fruit like blackberry and plum, with a nice hit of spice and a little herbal edge to keep it fresh. The tannins give it some grip without being too heavy, and the finish hangs around with a mix of fruit and peppery spice.
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    Review Title: Great shiraz for the price on sale

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Renata P. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-16

    Customer Feedback:

    We bought it on sale so it was a great purchase. It is quite smooth on the palate and the flavours linger for a while. Not sure I would price full price though. Otherwise a great wine for an everyday meal.
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    Review Title: Good but a little unusual

    Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (Average)

    Reviewer Name: Peter N. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-10-19

    Customer Feedback:

    I wasn't sure what to expect as this was my first tasting of a Cab Shiraz. It was a pleasant wine but not as good as its separate parts in my opinion.
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    Review Title: Fabulous value drop!

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Anthony B. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-03

    Customer Feedback:

    A lovely Cabernet Shiraz blend with the right proportions - mainly Cabernet. Smooth, full-bodies - but not too intense. Loved by the entire table especially considering the price-value proposition.
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    Review Title: A very nice blend of

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: John G. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-04

    Customer Feedback:

    A very nice blend of shiraz and cabernet. Have ordered more. Highly recommend to buy on special.
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    Review Title: GAR

    Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (Very Good)

    Reviewer Name: Gavin R. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-04

    Customer Feedback:

    Nice wine. Needs plenty of time, so if opening now, decant for 4 hours + and you will be rewarded. Recommended
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    Review Title: A little more beauty rest

    Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (Very Good)

    Reviewer Name: Richard L. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-06

    Customer Feedback:

    Giving this wine a few more years quietly in the dark to work its magic. I am sure it will well worth the time.
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    Review Title: Didn’t Make the Heights

    Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 stars (Poor)

    Reviewer Name: John H. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-03

    Customer Feedback:

    Unfortunately it did not live up to the hype, its just ok wine for the price, l am so sorry to say
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    Review Title: disappointing. not up to its

    Customer Rating: 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average)

    Reviewer Name: Peter D. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-21

    Customer Feedback:

    disappointing. not up to its description
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    Review Title: Den

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Denis S. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-09-15

    Customer Feedback:

    😋😁
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