Henschke is one of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, has been crafting wine for over 150 years in the Eden Valley region of the Barossa. Founded in 1868, the winery is deeply committed to a fully integrated approach between vineyard and winery, reflecting six generations of family tradition in grape growing and winemaking across the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley, and Adelaide Hills.

This wine carries the name of Stephen’s father, fourth-generation Henschke winemaker, Cyril Henschke (1924-1979); a tribute to one of Australia’s outstanding winemaking pioneers, who was renowned for old-vine, single-vineyard and quality varietal table wines. Cyril planted cabernet sauvignon at the Henschke Eden Valley property in the late 1960s. The cabernet sauvignon vines, along with cabernet franc and merlot, are planted on a north facing slope, and are managed with organic and biodynamic practices. First produced as a single-vineyard wine in 1978, Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates the incredible beauty that emerges from the vibrant rows of this Eden Valley vineyard, revered for its texture, depth, complexity and fine-grained tannins.

70% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot and 15% cabernet franc grapes grown in the Eden Valley region. 

Tasting Notes

"Medium red-purple; fresh, juicy red berry fruit and relatively subtle oak on the bouquet flow into a well composed and balanced palate; here there is an interplay of soft, sweet, cedary/spicy oak, redcurrant/cassis fruit, and gentle tannins." 93 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, James Halliday (2021).