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Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
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Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

SKU: HCCS199710 UCAU
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Named in honour of fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke, this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates over 150 years of family winemaking, carrying forward one of Australia’s most revered and enduring wine legacies.

Crafted only in exceptional vintages, Cyril Henschke showcases the elegance and longevity that have made Henschke a global benchmark, offering collectors and Cabernet lovers a truly iconic Australian wine.

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Tasting Notes

Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 stands as a remarkable testament to Australia's prestigious winemaking heritage, embodying the dedication and expertise of the Henschke family across more than 150 years. Named to honor Cyril Henschke, the fourth-generation steward of this iconic lineage, this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, tradition, and refined elegance.

Produced only in exceptional vintages, the 1997 release offers a distinctive expression renowned for its balance, intensity, and remarkable aging potential. The wine’s robust structure is masterfully harmonized with polished tannins and deeply layered flavors that unfold gracefully over time. This vintage captures the essence of Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, illustrating how it can achieve complexity and sophistication on par with the world’s finest.

Although the precise region remains undisclosed, the 1997 vintage is widely acclaimed among collectors for producing wines with exceptional depth, richness, and character. This limited release, sourced from a premium private cellar, exemplifies the meticulous grape selection and expert vinification processes that define the Henschke legacy.

On the nose, the wine reveals an intense aromatic profile, featuring ripe blackcurrant, aromatic cedar, and subtle spice undertones. These initial scents give way to complex layers of earthy nuances and mocha, enriching the sensory experience. The finish is long and persistent, highlighting the wine’s outstanding quality and the careful aging that enhances its complexity.

Celebrated as a global benchmark for Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, the Cyril Henschke 1997 is more than a wine—it is a piece of history that captures the enduring spirit of one of the country’s most revered wine families. With its rarity, refined character, and longevity, this bottle remains a prized treasure for connoisseurs seeking the finest expression of Australia’s viticultural excellence.

  • Named in honour of fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke, this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates over 150 years of family winemaking, carrying forward one of Australia’s most revered and enduring wine legacies.
  • Crafted only in exceptional vintages, Cyril Henschke showcases the elegance and longevity that have made Henschke a global benchmark, offering collectors and Cabernet lovers a truly iconic Australian wine.
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar, this limited release highlights careful grape selection and expert winemaking.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The 1997 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon draws from Henschke's Eden Valley vineyards, where cool elevation, volcanic soils, and slate substructure combine to produce age-capable Cabernet with mineral backbone. Henschke's multi-generational stewardship has refined these sites' potential. The 1997 vintage in South Australia was warm and dry; careful water management and canopy control were essential to balance ripeness with acidity and structure. The vintage's warmer profile produced riper fruit than cooler years, yet Eden Valley's elevation moderated extremes.

Vinification

The 1997 vintage was hand-picked and destemmed before fermentation in wooden or open-top concrete vessels. Extraction through manual plunging lasted 10-14 days. Following pressing, the wine underwent an extended oak-ageing phase—estimated 18-24 months in French oak, new/used proportions to be confirmed—a house style for premium cuvées. Malolactic fermentation proceeded in barrel or subsequently. The wine was fined and filtered before bottling, consistent with Henschke's quality protocols.

About this Wine

Henschke

Stephen and his wife Prue are the fifth generation in the Henschke family, who have been making wine since 1868, and are passionate in keeping the family name, origins and reputation. Henschke is viewed as the best medium-sized red wine producer in Australia and is given a 5-star rating by James Halliday.

It has 4 vineyards in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and Adelaide regions. Many wines produced here are from Shiraz grapes, but there are also wines and blends from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Gris and Muscat. Henschke is best known for a Shiraz based wine first produced in the 1958 vintage called 'Hill of Grace'. In 2005, it was classified as "Exceptional", the highest ranking in Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine.

South Australia

If you like Australian wine, then you probably like South Australia wine. The rich reds produced there put Australia on the wine-making map of the world. With over 40% of the countries vineyards, South Australia can rightfully call itself the wine state.

Wines are produced in several regions throughout the state, though many are naturally grouped together, like Barossa and Eden Valleys, only 15 minutes apart. They include such regions as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, The Limestone Coast, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully to name but a few!

Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia dating back to 1843 and produces some of the world's finest Shiraz, whilst the 'terra rossa' soils of Coonawarra is most suited to producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons. If you're a fan of Riesling, Clare Valley is a great place to explore and for a Maritime climate not dissimilar to parts of the Italian coastline, seek out the wines from McLaren Vale.

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