HENSCHKE 2022 SINGLE VINEYARD COLLECTION
CELEBRATING 70 VINTAGES OF MOUNT EDELSTONE
The Henschke family’s anticipated 2022 Single Vineyard Collection from the Eden Valley will be released globally on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. This distinguished collection includes 2022 Hill of Grace Shiraz, Hill of Roses Shiraz, Mount Edelstone Shiraz, The Wheelwright Shiraz, Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon and Hill of Peace Semillon.
The 2022 vintage, according to fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke, is one ‘graced by belief’ and celebrates the pioneering vision of fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke.
“It was my father’s belief in the inherent quality of the Eden Valley and its single-vineyard expressions that gave us first Mount Edelstone and, from his heritage, the eloquently named Hill of Grace. It is easy to imagine his wonder as his first harvest of Mount Edelstone arrived at the winery in 1952, releasing the magic of the then forty-year-old shiraz vines during fermentation, an exquisite perfume of florals, spice, pepper, sage and rich red and black fruit.
“Now, 70 years later, with the release of the 2022 vintage, Mount Edelstone has become one of the country’s longest consecutively produced single-vineyard wines and an integral part of Australia’s fine wine history,” says Stephen.
Cyril’s second single-vineyard wine, the 1958 Hill of Grace, was a tiny production from a pocket of ancient shiraz vines tended by his forebears, watched over by the Gnadenberg Church. At the time of its first vintage, the vines planted by his maternal great-grandfather, Nicolaus Stanitzki, were nearing 100 years of age.
Stephen and his wife Prue, a highly regarded botanist, environmentalist and viticulturist, became the custodians of Cyril’s vineyards and vision, carrying on his legacy with the creation of four new single-vineyard, single-varietal wines: Cyril Henschke, Hill of Roses, The Wheelwright and Hill of Peace.
Over the past four decades, Stephen’s meticulous work in the winery, combined with Prue’s constant drive to improve soil and vine health, canopy management and fruit quality across their vineyards, through regenerative viticulture and organic and biodynamic principles, has delivered a fresh depth and intensity to the Henschke wines. Their passion for a more sustainable way of living seeks to restore balance to the natural environment, regenerate vineyard ecosystems and minimise harmful impacts to the earth.
“The 2022 vintage was mild, resulting in a late vintage, with harvest dates one to two weeks later than the historical average. Reminiscent of the high-quality vintages of 1991, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2015, the 2022 single-vineyard wines show wonderful ageing potential and will reward long-term cellaring under ideal conditions,” says Prue.
The 2022 Single Vineyard Collection will be available exclusively under the Stelvin screw cap closure, with four years of maturation in bottle. Henschke sources locally made Stelvin closures and bottles to reduce its impact on the environment, while ensuring the quality and consistency of the wines’ long-term ageing potential.
“Our family is honoured to share this collection from a milestone vintage, honouring my father Cyril’s first single-vineyard creation with the 70th anniversary release of Mount Edelstone. These wines speak faithfully of their place, with elegance, distinction and enduring beauty,” adds Stephen.
The 2022 vintage of Henschke Hill of Grace, Hill of Roses, Mount Edelstone, The Wheelwright, Cyril Henschke and Hill of Peace will be available through fine wine retailers, restaurants and Henschke from Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
