Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
  • Jancis Robinson rating 17
Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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HED29082

75 cl

14.5%
£125.00
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The Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is sourced from vinestocks located in the Eden Valley, a region notable for its distinct climate and soils. Established in 1868, Henschke has a history of producing premium wines. This Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes careful vinification, with fruit harvested selectively and fermented in small batches. The wine displays blackberry and plum characteristics on the nose, accompanied by subtle herbal undertones. Tannins are firm yet integrated, contributing to a structured palate. This vintage reflects the terroir’s influence, showcasing the potential for ageing.
95 Robert Parker
The 2021 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon hails from a block planted in the 1960s and the 1980s. The vineyard is planted east-west, with vertical shoot positioned trellising, and the straw mulch underneath the vines assists in bringing out the most expression possible. Fermentation involves very gentle cap management to withdraw gentle tannins from the wine. It matured for 18 months in French oak. The nose leads with violets and crushed rocks, dried herbs and ancient, dusty earth. With 1% Merlot, this is essentially a Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The wine takes me to the ancient gums and rocky outcrops of the Eden valley, a place I am incredibly fond of. This is the loveliest Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon I can recall—sleek and evocative. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. - Erin Larkin
17 Jancis Robinson
Full screwcapped bottle just 1,281 g. First produced in 1978 from vines planted by Cyril Henschke, a pioneer of single-vineyard, single-varietal wines, in 1969. Since the early 1990s the fruit has come from Stephen and Prue Henschke`s planting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc on the same north-facing site.

Very bright, glowing pillar-box red fading to quite a pale rim. Sweet and rich with classic cassis notes on the nose and then with a dry finish in the manner of bordeaux varieties! The voluptuousness of the Shirazes is a rather hard act to follow. This really needs time, though is much sweeter, more winning and more approachable than most 2021 red bordeaux! It`s still reticent, even when retasted 24 hours after opening. (JR)

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One of Australia's Greatest Wineries

The Henschke name is synonymous with fine winemaking in Australia, the family are part of the "First Families" - ten of the countries oldest and most respected family-owned, multi-generation wineries. Other names on the roster include d'Arenberg, Yalumba, Tyrrells and Tahbilk. Henschke is currently managed by Prue and Stephen Carl Henschke. Stephen is the youngest son of the famous Cyril Henschke, who elevated the winery to become one of Australia's most highly regarded.

The winery produce a number of fine Cabernet Sauvignon, dry Rieslings and Semillon, but their flagship wine is undoubtedly Hill of Grace single vineyard Shiraz - intense, concentrated and age-worthy - Hill of Grace is considered by many to be Australia's greatest red wine.

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