1991 Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Awards, Ratings & Reviews Wine Spectator Top 100 — Ranked #58 · 1991 Vintage · Awarded: 1995 95/100 — Jeremy Oliver · 1991 Vintage · Tasted: Jan 2003 When to drink: 2003–2011 92/100 — Wine Spectator · 1991 Vintage · Tasted: Jun 1995 93/100 — CellarTracker · 1991 Vintage About This Wine The Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon is named in honour of Stephen Henschke’s father, Cyril Henschke (1924–1979), one of Australia’s most influential winemaking pioneers and a champion of single-vineyard wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted in the Eden Valley in the 1960s on a north-facing slope, alongside Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Grown using organic and biodynamic practices, the wine is celebrated for its texture, depth, complexity and fine-grained tannins. Specifications Vintage: 1991 Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (with Cabernet Franc and Merlot) Region: Eden Valley / South Australia Sweetness: Dry Maturation: 18 months in French oak hogsheads (35% new, 65% seasoned) Oak Type: French oak Closure: Cork or screwcap Drinking Window: 2000–2011