Description
Named in honour of Stephen Henschke’s father - a pioneer who championed single-vineyard wines long before it was fashionable - this Cabernet is the definitive expression of the family's Eden Valley estate. Cyril planted these vines on a north-facing slope in the late 1960s, and today they are managed with strict organic and biodynamic practices. In a region world-famous for Shiraz, this wine proves that high-altitude Cabernet can reach the same heights of pedigree and poise.
The 2022 vintage was one of the greats, characterised by a cool, slow growing season and a late harvest. This hang time is evident in the wine’s brilliant aromatic detail. It’s an enchanting red, lead by purple florals, wild herbs, and a core of blackberry, plum, and cherry. There’s a distinct earthy undertone that grounds the fruit, providing a sense of place that only old vines can deliver.
The tannins are remarkably fine-grained, weaving through the dark fruit to create a framework that is both elegant and authoritative. The 2022 is a beauty that is drinking well now but possesses the balance to evolve for twenty years or more.
97 points
"There is a very strong case that this might be the best Cyril yet released... It is probably the most precisely focused of any Cyril to date, leading to its poise and defined, detailed finish. Surprisingly, in some ways, it gets just a 5% smidgeon of new oak with the remainder seasoned. So you are getting a clear window into the vineyard and the vintage influence."
- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)
96 points
"No problem tucking this away in the cellar for an extended period."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)
95 points
"The cooler vintage that was 2022 has birthed a tranche of wines of great delicacy and "fluffiness"/freshness. They are wonderful wines—I like the vintage so much."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
95 points
"This is yet another wine from the Henschke stable that forbids you to pigeonhole the Eden Valley, as this wine places itself firmly in the pantheon of Australian Cabernet."
- Tom Kilne (Wine Pilot)
95+ points
"I love how distinctly this wine tastes of cabernet... There’s ample depth on offer here, and the structure to go with it, but there’s also freshness and energy. It’s terrifically good."
- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
| Price Bracket | $101 and Above |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Eden Valley |
| Australian State | SA |
| Feature |
High Score Iconic |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion The Real Review The Wine Advocate Wine Pilot |
| Critic Score |
97 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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