Old Hands acknowledges that many of the Barossas finestvineyards are owned by long-time grape growers with years ofexperience, often with the benefit of advice from pastgenerations. Made in a generous Barossa style, the aromas ofblackcurrant and violet are complemented by a rich and plushpalate of dark fruits, soft tannin and length of flavour.

Our Valley & Valley range of wines are produced from vineyardsin both the Barossa and Eden Valleys. We aim for a style thattypifies the Barossa plush fruit, subtle use of oak and soft,round tannins. This Cabernet Sauvignon offers dark fruits,licorice and cassis notes with hints of spice and cedary oak on thenose. The palate is rich with good structure and fine tannins togive length and power while finishing soft and full of flavour.

Classic Cabernet aromas of briary, blackberry and blackcurrant, with hints of cedar cigar box. On the palate flavours of liquorice and blackberry with classic fine Cabernet tannins. Made from selected parcels from Moppa Springs Estate around Greenock in the famous Barossa Valley, this wine is typical of the Barossa Cabernet Sauvigon style. A fine, well balanced wine that was aged for 31 months in a combination of French and American oak. Cellar for up to 10 years.

Chris Ringland Limit Lodge Cabernet Mataro is a blend of exceptional fruit from exceptional vineyards, a new style from winemaker Chris Ringland and grape grower Adrian Hoffmann. The name Limit Lodge comes from a historical parcel within the Hoffmann vineyards, and is also appropriate given the limited number of bottles made. Matured in aged French oak, this is a juicy Cabernet blend rich in dark, plummy fruits with savoury notes of bittersweet chocolate, coffee, and anise. The finish is long with mouth-coating tannins, and a slight salinity. Plenty of potential for ageing.

Strong Cabernet traits of black coffee, dark mint chocolate and earthy notes, whilst the Barossa Shiraz shines through the glass with aromas of plum, dark cherry and spice. Vibrant and complex, the Cabernet notes continue on the palate, whilst the thick and luxurious Shiraz provides lovely dark cherry and spice with a smook as cream finish.

Deep dark colour with purple hues. The bouquet is rich in blackcurrants, chocolate and hints of aniseed. The palate is superbly balanced with dark berry fruits and plums,silky tannins giving rich and generous mouthfeel.

2017 Clifton Estate Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon, Deep red with hints of garnet at the edge of the glass. Blackcurrant and liquorice fruit paired with subtle leaf and savoury spice on the nose. The palate is ripe and rich with balanced fruit and oak. Varietal flavours of cassis, nutmeg and plum lead to fine grained, savoury tannins.

Pure cassis, freshly sawn cedar, green olive and violet aromas are well matched to spicy oak. It is then dry, juicy and sinewy on the palate – taut fruit matched by significant but fine tannins all in a medium-bodied style. It finishes with supreme length which with immaculate balance promises long aging potential.

KRONDORF The Honorary Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley