Harvested from the estates E block as well as from Upper Ngumby Vineyard, the fruit was immediately destemmed and crushed into static fermenters, prior to inoculation. Acholic fermentation followed, after which the juice was kept on skins for about 3 weeks and matured for 13 months in oak barrels. This Cabernet Sauvignon shows an alcohol level of 13%, exhibiting a bright crimson red colour with purple hues along the edges. Attractive aromas of blackcurrants, leaves, violets and earthy notes flow from the nose, with the supple and rounded palate featuring fresh flavours of dark chocolate, bramble and blackberry. This elegant wine is fit for consumption upon release, also having a cellaring potential of 3 to 5 years so that its flavours and structure can enhance further. Foods like Asian BBQ lamb ribs, Beef Tenderloins, meatballs and grilled steaks taste marvellous with this delicious wine.

The dark crimson hued Mitchell Sevenhill Cabernet Sauvignon exudes classic Clare Valley characteristics and flavours. The nose is strong with berry aromas as well as hints of dusty new French oak scents. This is an elegant, powerful and full flavoured wine with firm tannins that could develop even more after 5 to 10 years of cellaring. It is a wonderful accompaniment to beef and venison. 

Burton Cabernet Sauvignon was produced using the best quality grapes from Coonawarra vineyards. Adding to this wines complexity are the two years that it spent sitting in both French and American old barrels during fermentation. Showing a deep red colour, its nose is a burst of ripe berry fruit that complements the silky palate structure. This wine has elegance and finesse, with the fruit characters leading to a long, satisfying and acidic tannin finish. It is best paired with beef, lamb, poultry and spicy foods.

Just like the Barrel 88 Shiraz the Barrel 88 Cabernet Sauvignon is a reflection of the two brilliant viticultural regaions, the Barossa and McLaren Vale. These two regions are both similar and different at the same time, with the Barossa providing the richness and sweetness, while McLaren Vale provides the spice and elegance. There is a medium to full bodied palate with blackcurrant, plum and spice on the nose and palate. There is quite pronounced tannin, which is typical for premium Cabernet Sauvignon grapes due to small berries and low crops. hence this wine will age age well.  There is oak nuances of spice and pencil shavings due to it being matured in French oak and the length is good and long.

Appearance Deep red with purple hues Aroma Dark fruits, chocolate and violets Palate Full and rich with soft tannins and a long finish Food Pairing Enjoy with good company and a hearty meal such as roast meats, slow cooked lamb, stews and steaks.

This magnificent Cabernet Sauvignon presents an inky red colour with bright purple hues. The complex and spicy nose exhibits cedar, mint, cassis and tobacco leaf aromas. The seamless and textured palate consists of black cherry, liquorice and toasty French oak, supported by undertones of raspberry and mocha. This wine can be aged in the cellar for about 15 years. 

This vintage Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale has an alcohol volume of 14%. The wine is vibrant in colour, usually a dark red hue. This is a succulent wine teeming with initial aromas of red currants, plum, bay leaf, juniper, wet clay and graphite on the nose. Balanced and intricate, this medium-bodied wine abounds with soft fruit density. The luscious palate is full of flavours of red currant, cassis, black cherry and plum, supported by notes of bay leaf, graphite, wet clay and chocolate. Tannins are tangy and can be found at the mid-palate, complemented by an emphasis on coal dust and ash. The wine finishes with notes of chocolate and coffee grounds. Cellaring potential is up to 10 years under favourable conditions. Some dishes that go well with this wine are marinated rib-eye steak, braised short ribs and mushroom stroganoff.

Rich, chocolatey and dark fruited, this wine is a classic and heart-warmingly familiar wine from some of our best and older sites of North-East Victoria. Here the warm days and moderate nights deliver powerful and ripe fruit flavours and with time spent in quality French Oak delivers mouth-filling flavours that are perfect for a winter meal or summer barbecue.

"This is the kind of mid-weight wine that never greatly impresses but nevertheless hums along in pleasantsatisfying fashion for years. It's the kind of wine it pays to be on good terms with. It has everything tucked in a sure, sound place: fruit, tannin, acid and texture, all strung along a logical line." 90 points, James Halliday Wine Companion, October 2016.

Richly scented and layered with complex flavours and finishing with a soft supple mouth-feel. This is a hearty wine of depth and persistence. Sure to please anyone seeking the fuller flavours that great warm climate Cabernet can deliver.