[SOLD-OUT] Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Robert Parker 94 points!

"A fabulous offering is the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Cyril Henschke. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged completely in French oak, it boasts a dense ruby/purple color in addition to an elegant perfume of black fruits, loamy soil, and hints of mineral as well as spicy wood. Medium to full-bodied, pure, layered, and impeccably made, this elegant Cabernet will drink well for 12-15 years."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #148 (Aug 2003).

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"Structured, superfine, proportioned cabernet of complexity, richness and intensity. Tight and blackcurranty with toasty, funnelled, focussed fruit and length. Excellent mix of savoury French oak and ripe red fruit. Beauty..
Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front, Jan 2005

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"Cyril Henschke, 1924-1979, was one of Australia's outstanding winemakers and a pioneer in the production of varietal table wines, with the accent on quality and flavour. The Cabernet Sauvignon label continues to carry his name as a tribute.

Vintage Description
The latter part of spring led into one of the hottest summers on record, with virtually no rain. The drought conditions resulted in smaller berry size producing spicy dark intense reds.Tropical cyclones Elaine and Vance brought unseasonal rains in mid March, causing widespread botrytis problems requiring careful handpicking. 1999 proved to be another challenging vintage for Eden Valley although the final quality results made it worthwhile.

Grape Variety
70% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot and 15% cabernet franc grapes grown in the Henschke Eden Valley estate vineyard. grapes grown in the Eden Valley region.

Wine Description
Deep crimson in colour. Sweet lifted cassis, redcurrant, anise, tar, violets and cedar with liqueur chocolate hints. A complex bouquet of bright black briary forest berry fruits with lush dusty aromas. Sweet fruit, rich, complex, compact, concentrated palate with fruit and dusty tannins; fleshy with firm fine-grained chewy tannins on the very long finish.."
Henschke Wines

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Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- Eden Valley

Variety:

Wine Red - Cabernet

Size:

750mL