Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 2022Product Description The 2022 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon from Henschke in South Australias Eden Valley is a single vineyard wine composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cyril Henschke Vineyard on the estate. Planted on a north facing slope in the late 1960s and managed under organic and biodynamic practices, the site also includes Cabernet Franc and Merlot plantings that contribute to the broader vineyard balance. Matured for 20 months in

Product Description
The 2022 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon from Henschke in South Australia’s Eden Valley is a single-vineyard wine composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cyril Henschke Vineyard on the estate. Planted on a north-facing slope in the late 1960s and managed under organic and biodynamic practices, the site also includes Cabernet Franc and Merlot plantings that contribute to the broader vineyard balance. Matured for 20 months in French oak hogsheads, with a small proportion of new oak, the wine reflects restraint and structural clarity.

Deep crimson with ruby hues, the aromatics are lifted and spicy, revealing blackberry, blackcurrant, tamarillo and violet alongside cassis, cocoa, black liquorice and crushed herbs. The palate is concentrated and finely framed, showing a core of black fruits layered with cedar, clove, star anise and black olive. Focused acidity and fine-grained tannins drive a long, powerful finish. The 2022 season, shaped by a cool start, reduced yields and an extended ripening period, has delivered a wine of structure and elegance, well suited to long-term cellaring or pairing with roasted beef or game.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
- Spiced Dark Fruits
Blackberry, blackcurrant and tamarillo with violet, cassis, cocoa and herbal lift.

PALATE
- Structured and Concentrated
Black fruits layered with cedar, clove, star anise and black olive.

FINISH
- Long and Powerful
Fine-grained tannins and focused acidity carry a persistent, structured finish.

Reviews & Accolades
“It’s a firm and slightly tighter wine of terrific linear structure with a bright, lively acidity, which in this vintage is particularly evident. The thread of blackcurrant fruit merges with a slightly dried herb and sage-like character. It is probably the most precisely focused of any Cyril to date, leading to its poise and defined, detailed finish.” 97 points - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot

“This is a wine to make you fall in love with cabernet sauvignon and its secret weapon: tannin. The tannins are superlative, fine grained, agile, pliable, providing not only an important structural role in the 2022 cabernet but enhancing it. It’s a full-on charm offensive - words rarely written about tannin. They arrive in the wine with intent, a conduit for the delivery of intense, concentrated black fruits, dark plums with ripe dark roasting spices layered across earth, leaf, sage and undergrowth. Tannins run long and deep but, gracefully so, contributing elegance to the wine. Beautifully finished and crafted.” 97 points - Jeni Port, The Vintage Journal

"Lifted blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant fruits with hints of olive tapenade, cedar, crushed herbs, bay leaf, violets and crushed rocks. Harmonious and silky in its travel with a core of ripe fruit layered with spice and herbs, fine, sandy tannins and a finish that draws out beautifully. No problem tucking this away in the cellar for an extended period.” 96 points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion

Finer Details
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon
Country – Australia
Region – Eden Valley
Vintage – 2022
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 14.5%
Closure – Cork