Cherry Wine (Hozier song)

"Cherry Wine"
Single by Hozier
from the album Hozier
Released14 February 2016
Recorded2013
Genre
Length4:14
Label
Songwriter(s)Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Producer(s)Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Hozier singles chronology
"Jackie & Wilson"
(2015)
"Cherry Wine"
(2016)
"Better Love"
(2016)
Music video
"Cherry Wine" on YouTube

"Cherry Wine" is a song recorded by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier for his eponymous debut studio album, Hozier (2014). The song was released on 12 February 2016 as the seventh and final single from the album, with proceeds from downloads benefitting anti-domestic violence charities. It is a folk and indie folk song written by Hozier, whose lyrics describe the trappings of an abusive relationship while simultaneously retaining fondness for his partner. The song received acclaim from music critics, who praised its lyrics and sound. Commercially, the song peaked at number 32 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. The accompanying music video premiered on Valentine's Day, and was directed by Dearbhla Walsh and stars Saoirse Ronan as a domestic violence victim.