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From a cool, north-facing vineyard at 470m first planted in 1969 by Johann Henschke's grandfather Cyril then replanted in 1998 by his parents. The vineyard makeup, which includes Cabernet Franc and some Merlot, means there's the potential to make a classic Left Bank Bordeaux, but exceptional quality of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2021 – fully ripe and beautifully expressive – warranted its 99% inclusion. The 1% Merlot, Johann explains, adds a plushness that you'd notice if it wasn't there. Vibrant, inky blackcurrant, black cherry and sloes, with a lifted menthol note of dried sage and mint. Complex and elegant but so approachable thanks to that pleasurable softness, yet still with the structure from fine tannins and bright acidity to see it continue to hold shape and balance for decades yet.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Henschke, Cyril Henschke Vineyard, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2021

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From a cool, north-facing vineyard at 470m first planted in 1969 by Johann Henschke's grandfather Cyril then replanted in 1998 b

Henschke, Cyril Henschke Vineyard, Eden Valley, South Australia 2021

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Henschke, Cyril Henschke Vineyard, Eden Valley, 2021

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Henschke, Cyril Henschke Vineyard, Eden Valley, South Australia 2021

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