2022 is a triumphant vintage for Henschke and marks 70 years of their celebrated ‘Mount Edelstone’ Shiraz, one of Australia’s longest consecutively produced single-vineyard wines. Cyril Henschke first produced ‘Mount Edelstone’ as a single-vineyard wine from the 1952 vintage, with the 1956 vintage subsequently enjoying overnight success in wine shows and bringing national recognition to an already respected estate.  The creation of 1952 Mount Edelstone was a pivotal moment in Australia’s fine wine story

The Henschke family have made wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, with fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke taking over in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife, Prue, they have built upon their inheritance, transforming this traditional producer into one that is celebrated worldwide.

Prue’s pioneering work in the vineyard cannot be underestimated. Over the past 50 years, she has worked tirelessly, vine by vine, to improve the health of the vineyards through meticulous soil management and reintroducing native plants to promote biodiversity. Applying organic and biodynamic practises has been critical in nurturing the health of Henschke’s vineyards.

The 2022 vintage reflects the Henschke family’s enduring commitment to preserving old vines and expressing these remarkable vineyards in the glass.

‘CYRIL HENSCHKE’ EDEN VALLEY 2022

“A fascinating Cyril, and it will live long as a true, middle-weight wine!”- Matthew Jukes, MatthewJukes.com

“A very strong case that this might be the best Cyril yet”- Ray Jordan,WinePilot.com

“A wine to make you fall in love with Cabernet Sauvignon” - Jeni Port,VintageJournal.co

“It’s terrifically good”- Campbell Mattinson, WineFront.com

First produced as a single vineyard in 1978, ‘Cyril’ pays tribute to fourth generation winemaker Cyril Henschke (1924-1979), one of Australia’s most revered winemakers, well known for his old vine and single vineyard wines. Cyril planted Cabernet Sauvignon along with Cabernet Franc and Merlot in 1969 on a north facing slope perched at 450 metres above sea level. Since the early 1990s, the wine has been produced from 1988 vines (3.2 hectares) planted by Prue and Stephen. 

The 2022 ‘Cyril’ consists of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 20 months in French oak hogsheads (95% seasoned and 5% new).

18.5 points – Matthew Jukes (MatthewJukes.com)

17 points – Jancis Robinson MW (JancisRobinson.com)

97 Points – Jeni Port (VintageJournal.co)

97 Points – Ray Jordan (WinePilot.com)

96 points – Jamie Goode (WineAnorak.com)

96 points – Dave Brookes (WineCompanion.com)

95+ points – Campbell Mattinson (WineFront.com)

95 points – Huon Hooke (RealReview.com)

95 points – Erin Larkin (RobertParker.com)

Ready in 2-3 weeks