Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 2009

The Henschke family have been making wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868. Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke took over running the winery in 1979. 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot grown on the Henschke Eden Valley vineyard. This wine carries the name of Stephen’s father, Cyril Henschke (1924-1979), and is a tribute to one of Australia’s outstanding winemaking pioneers, renowned for the production of high quality varietal table wines. Cyril planted Cabernet Sauvignon at Henschke’s Eden Valley vineyard in the 1960s. Complex aromas of sweet blackberries, herbs, spices, cassis and violets are supported by nuances of cigar box, tar and smoked meats. The palate is complex and powerful with intense black fruit, spice and dried herb flavours; fleshy and layered with grainy tannins and a beautifully long finish.