2018 Henschke, Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon, Eden Valley, Australia

Red • Dry • Full Bodied • Cabernet Sauvignon

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Code: 20180600750008125888

Description

Henschke is one of Australia’s most outstanding wineries, consistently producing wines of exceptional quality and stature. The Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon is named after the fourth-generation winemaker at the estate, who first pioneered single-vineyard and single-varietal wines here. Beautifully perfumed, with inky blue fruit and cassis flavours, it’s rich with an almost pine forest-like freshness that lifts the intense palate.

Colour

Red
Sweetness

Dry
Vintage

2018
Alcohol

14.5%
Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon
Body

Full Bodied
Producer

Henschke

Critics reviews

Jane Anson MW

96/100

Striking violet character on the nose, along with concentrated dark berry, liquorice and slate punch that gives Cabernet signature combined with a deft, sculpted feel. There are tannins here, contributing weight through the mid palate, with a eucalyptus-mint two-step that keeps things mouthwatering. First produced in 1978, making 2018 its 40th vintage, this is named after winemaker Stephen Henschke's father Cyril, from Cabernet Sauvignon planted in the late 1960s from cuttings of Australia's oldest Cabernet, part of the Busby collection. Harvest April 11-12. Aging in 10% new French oak, large sized casks, organic and biodynamic farming. 470m altitude.

Drink 2024 to 2042.

Jane Anson MW, InsideBordeaux (April 2023)