The release of the 2022 Henschke Single Vineyard Collection marks another extraordinary chapter for one of Australia’s most revered wine families. From the legendary old vines of Eden Valley comes a collection defined not by sheer power alone, but by purity, elegance, aromatic complexity and remarkable balance.
The 2022 vintage arrives with a distinct identity. Following the monumental and highly celebrated 2021 season, many expected the next release to live in its shadow. Instead, the cooler and later-ripening 2022 vintage has produced wines of exceptional detail, freshness and finesse — wines that speak quietly yet profoundly of site, season and heritage.
This release is particularly significant as it celebrates the 70th vintage of the iconic Mount Edelstone Vineyard, first produced in 1952 and now firmly established as one of Australia’s great single-vineyard wines.
The 2022 Single Vineyard Collection features five remarkable wines:
- Hill of Grace Shiraz
- Mount Edelstone Shiraz
- Hill of Roses Shiraz
- The Wheelwright Shiraz
- Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon
Together, they form a compelling portrait of Eden Valley in a cooler year — vibrant, savoury, structured and built for the cellar.
Hill of Grace 2022
The Ancient Vineyard Speaks with Elegance
Few wines in the world carry the reverence of Hill of Grace. Sourced from pre-phylloxera vines planted in the 1860s, the 2022 release is already being spoken of as one of the most graceful and complete expressions of the vineyard to date.
Critics consistently praised its extraordinary balance between concentration and freshness. Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate) awarded the wine 99 points, describing it as “fresh and detailed” with layers of exotic spice, blackberry, blueberry and rolling tobacco character.
Many reviewers focused not on sheer density, but on precision and energy. Nick Ryan described the wine as “precise and intricately etched,” while Tyson Stelzer praised its “heightened realism” and “eternal persistence.”
Powerful yet weightless, the 2022 Hill of Grace is a wine of immense detail, composure and extraordinary ageing potential.
Mount Edelstone 2022
Celebrating 70 Vintages of an Australian Icon
The 2022 Mount Edelstone Shiraz commemorates the 70th vintage of one of Australia’s oldest continuously producing single vineyards. The old dry-grown vines, planted in 1912, continue to produce wines of incredible purity and site expression.
Erin Larkin described it as “bright, supple, spicy, savory and sweet,” calling it one of the loveliest Mount Edelstone releases she has tasted on release.
Across the reviews, a consistent theme emerges — elegance over opulence. Dave Brookes praised its “graceful arc of travel” and “fine tannins melting away into the fruit,” while Ray Jordan described it as “the modern Edelstone style in essence,” with “less opulence and more finesse.”
The 2022 vintage delivers remarkable vibrancy, aromatic lift and finely etched tannins, combining immediate appeal with exceptional cellar potential.
Hill of Roses 2022
A Younger Expression of the Hill of Grace Vineyard
Hill of Roses is sourced from the “Post Office Block” within the legendary Hill of Grace Vineyard, planted in 1989 beside the historic Parrot Hill Post Office ruins in Eden Valley. While these vines are still considered too young for inclusion in Hill of Grace, their exceptional fruit quality has earned Hill of Roses its own highly regarded and limited bottling since 2001.
The cooler and later-ripening 2022 vintage produced wines of elegance, freshness and remarkable balance. Deep ruby with purple hues, the 2022 Hill of Roses opens with fragrant aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, pink peppercorn, five-spice, bay leaf and sandalwood. The palate is bright and finely structured, showing raspberry, mulberry and black cherry layered with graphite, cedar and dark spice, finishing long and seamless with vibrant natural acidity.
Beautifully poised and expressive, Hill of Roses 2022 captures the purity and finesse of Eden Valley Shiraz while offering a youthful and energetic interpretation of the famed Hill of Grace site.
The Wheelwright 2022
Eden Valley Shiraz with Precision and Purity
Named in honour of fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke, The Wheelwright has rapidly established itself as one of Australia’s most compelling modern Shiraz expressions.
Matthew Jukes called the 2022 release “the most complete vintage of this wine to date,” praising its elegance, linearity and seamless purity.
The cooler 2022 season has amplified the wine’s floral aromatics and bright red-fruited profile. Erin Larkin described it as “highly perfumed with purple flowers and lifted spice,” layered with pomegranate, raspberry, pink peppercorn and olive tapenade.
Graceful yet structured, The Wheelwright 2022 is vibrant, savoury and finely detailed — a modern Eden Valley Shiraz built for long-term cellaring.
Cyril Henschke 2022
A Cabernet of Detail, Structure and Clarety
The 2022 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon stands as one of the strongest modern examples of Australian cool-climate Cabernet.
Matthew Jukes described it as “akin to a stained-glass window, with light streaming through,” praising its levity, clarity and persistence.
Erin Larkin highlighted the wine’s leafy freshness, dusty baking spices and fine tannin profile, while Jeni Port called it “a wine to make you fall in love with cabernet sauvignon and its secret weapon: tannin.”
The 2022 Cyril Henschke is medium-bodied yet deeply structured, combining savoury complexity, freshness and remarkable precision with immense ageing potential.
A Defining Eden Valley Vintage
The 2022 Henschke Single Vineyard Collection is not a vintage about excess. Instead, it is a release that celebrates restraint, vineyard transparency and balance.
Across all five wines, there is a remarkable consistency of style:
- bright natural acidity
- finely etched tannins
- savoury complexity
- floral lift
- exceptional persistence
- and profound cellar-worthiness
These are wines that reflect the essence of Eden Valley in a cooler year — elegant rather than heavy, composed rather than forceful, yet carrying immense depth beneath the surface.
For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the 2022 collection represents one of the most compelling modern Henschke releases: a vintage that may continue to grow in stature for decades to come.
All five wines are now available at Craft Republic Liquor in limited quantities — allocation only while stocks last. Shop the Henschke 2022 Single Vineyard Collection Now!
